Author: By Authority the Sec
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781847342959
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308

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Author: United States. War Department
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811700214
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 604

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A must-have book for historians, researchers, reenactors, and writers, this authorized book covers the instruction, exercise, and maneuvering of the U.S. Infantry during the Civil War. of field music. 76 drawings.

Author: William Joseph Hardee
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Infantry drill and tactics
Languages : en
Pages : 314

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Author: Winfield Scott
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781436882095
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 212

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Author: United States. War Department
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 450

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Author: United States. War Department
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Infantry drill and tactics
Languages : en
Pages : 636

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Author: United States War Dept
Publisher: University of Michigan Library
ISBN: 9781418160814
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 606

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Author: Major Richard E. Kerr Jr.
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1782899413
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 71

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This thesis examines the effect the rifle had on infantry tactics during the Civil War. It traces the transition from smoothbore to rifle and the development of the Minie ball. The range and accuracy of various weapons are discussed and several tables illustrate the increased capabilities of the rifle. Tactics to exploit the new weapon are examined, primarily those of William Hardee. Using Hardee’s tactics as the standard rifle tactics before the war, the change in how infantry soldiers fought is documented with two battle analyses. The 1862 Maryland Campaign shows the start of tactical evolution as soldiers seek cover, expend large quantities of ammunition and are decisively engaged at greater distances. During the 1864 Wilderness-Spotsylvania battle, the concepts of fortification defense and skirmish offense take hold. Examining several current books that deal with the rifle and its effects, the thesis concludes that the rifle’s increased firepower was a major factor in the move away from Hardee’s formation tactics.

Author: James R. Gunn
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780963882301
Category : Infantry drill and tactics
Languages : en
Pages : 67

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THE MANUAL OF ARMS was the first step in the training of each individual soldier who enlisted either in the Union or Confederate army during the American Civil War, & gives detailed instructions for the new recruit in the use of his rifle or rifle musket. Each major position such as Shoulder Arms is closely described as well as the means of loading the piece in nine times & firing on command. Most importantly, the transitions between each position is also detailed, enabling soldiers standing elbow to elbow to use their weapons efficiently in a fire fight. This new illustrated reprint presents an exhaustive, painstakingly researched combination of the original step-by-step text & detailed drawings. Every illustration is meticulously cross referenced with the manuscript to provide both historical accuracy & ease of use. This is an excellent resource for the military historian or Civil War buff.

Author: United States. War Dept
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Infantry drill and tactics
Languages : en
Pages : 616

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