An elementary treatise on advanced-guard, out-post, and detachment service of troops : and the manner of posting and handling them in presence of an enemy

1861 CIVIL WAR Union Military Tactics Mahan Treatise on Troops Soldiers Plates

A rare Civil War printing of Dennis Mahan's 'Elementary Treatise on Service of Troops'. In 1847, Mahan published this short history of American military arts which features important sections on battle tactics, handling troops, placing troops in battle, troop movement and positions, military reconnaissance, convoys, surprise attacks, and much more.

In 1861, at the outset of the Civil War, both the Union and Confederacy reissued this work for their soldiers. The Confederate issue was published in New Orleans and the Union published theirs in New York.

Item number: #6946

Price: $499

MAHAN, Dennis Hart

An elementary treatise on advanced-guard, out-post, and detachment service of troops : and the manner of posting and handling them in presence of an enemy

New York: John Wiley, 1861.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages

o [iv], 168, 6 plates, [2]

· References: Sabin 43862 (CSA ed only)

· Language: English

· Binding: Cloth; tight and secure

· Size: ~6in X 4in (15cm x 10cm)

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