ABSTRACT OF INFANTRY TACTICS; Including Exercises And Manoeuvres Of Light-Infantry And Riflemen; For The Use Of The Militia Of The United States. by United States - 1830

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Boston:: Hilliard, Gray, Little and Wilkins,, 1830.. First edition.. old mottled sheep.. 1859 ownership acquisition notation; slight rubbing to binding; a very attractive copy.. 8vo,. 30 engraved plates; some folding..

Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1833. Leather. B&W Illustrations; 138 pages; . ..for the Use of the Militia of the United States. Bound in full tree calf leather. Width: 4.5" Height: 7.5". "To secure uniformity of instruction and practice between the infantry of the militia and that of the regular army, this Abstract, both in its principles and details, is taken from the work which governs the regular infantry. The form of the two works is also the same. A profusion of plates including some folding and double page- general condition of these is VG or better. .

Boston: Hilliard, Gray & Co., 1836., 1836. 138p. 30 plates. Original leather. Small crack at lower joint. Very Good Copy. Hardcover. Very Good.

1830 1st ed Infantry Tactics General Winfield Scott Military War Zachary Taylor

Published throughout the 19th-century by the United States War Department, "Abstract of Infantry Tactics" was designed as a guide for the militia of the United States and included detailed exercises and maneuvers of light-infantry and riflemen. The book provided soldiers with the knowledge and training necessary to fight effectively on the battlefield. Included are 30 engravings depicting various battle formations and tactical maneuvers as described in the book's contents.

Notably, this text was presented from the Board of Officers to the Secretary of War, which includes the type-signatures of numerous prominent US military officers such as General Winfield Scott and future US president, Zachary Taylor. This work offers readers a unique insight into the training and tactics used by American soldiers during a crucial time in the country's history.

Item number: #40767
Price: $499

UNITED STATES WAR DEPARTMENT

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1830 1st ed Infantry Tactics General Winfield Scott Military War Illustrated

An important early 19th-century American infantry tactics manual designed for militias, light-infantry, and riflemen. Headed by General Winfield Scott, this handbook is filled with illustrated charts and diagrams of formations and regiment order. Other important topics include how to pass by and overcome obstacles and reforming a line when broken.

Item number: #23010
Price: $499

United States War Dept.

Abstract of infantry tactics; including exercises and manœuvres of light-infantry and riflemen; for the use of the militia of the United States.

Boston: Hilliard, Gray, Little and Wilkins, 1830. First edition.

Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages
o 138
o 30 engraved plates
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~7.5in X 4.5in (19cm x 11cm)

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