Scott's Militia Tactics

Scott's Militia Tactics

Author: Pierce Darrow

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-05-27

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9780282086374

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Excerpt from Scott's Militia Tactics: Comprising the Duty of Infantry, Light-Infantry, and Riflemen; In Six Parts In 131 and R: m. U pibcol qf gantry, author Of 'flc teacher 4 Wm Tactics. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


Scott's Militia Tactics; Comprising the Duty of Infantry, Light-Infantry, and Riflemen; in Six Parts

Scott's Militia Tactics; Comprising the Duty of Infantry, Light-Infantry, and Riflemen; in Six Parts

Author: Pierce Darrow

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9781230322629

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1821 edition. Excerpt: ...2. d All the platoons of the line will perform the movement in the same way, facing to the rear more or less according to their distance from the column; and march over the shortest possible distance to their places in column. Here let it be remarked, that all the formations and deployments of the line are to be on the battalion companies, and not on the light-infantry, except designated in the order. And the first light-infantry company will form in column in front, and the second in rear of the battalion companies. The platoons of the battalion companies being numbered from right to left, the colonel may give the cautions to form column on any platoon of the line, designating the number of the platoon. Or if he wish to form on the light-infantry, the caution is given--Battalion will form close column of platoons on the right, in rear of the light-infantry. TO DISPLAY A CLOSE COLUMN TO THE LEFT FROM THE RIGHT. Col. Column will display to the left, from the right. Lt. Col. Right wing--Display column to the left on the first platoon--Left face--March. Captain. Halt--Front--Forward-Halt-Dress. See Plate I. No. 2. EXPLANATORY REMARKS. When the order is given to display to the left, the chiefs of platoons, which being the captain ancTljputenant, will immediately step to the left of their commands; and-as soon as the platoons are faced to the left, they will take post on the right of the first and second sergeants; and at the word march, the commandants of platoons will conduct them out of the column parallel with the line, until they have gained their proper distance to form to the front; which must be ascertained by looking to the rear to see when the rear of their platoon are clear of the front of the platoon on their right. When that is...


Infantry Tactics of the Second World War

Infantry Tactics of the Second World War

Author: Stephen Bull

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Published: 2008-07-22

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9781846032820

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Regardless of technological and doctrinal advances, final mastery of any battlefield ultimately depends upon the tight-knit group of soldiers trained to direct fire, move, take ground and hold it. This book examines the infantry combat methods of World War II. It draws on the training manuals of the time and first-hand accounts of frontline action and covers the organization and tactics of squad, platoon, company and battalion. It identifies the differences between German, American, British and Japanese approaches and demonstrates how these evolved in the face of changes in the battlefield environment. Motorized infantry tactics are also covered together with each army's responses to the continuously growing challenge and shifting patterns of anti-tank combat and combined operations with armor.


Such Troops as These

Such Troops as These

Author: Bevin Alexander

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2015-09-01

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 0425271307

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Acclaimed military historian Bevin Alexander offers a provocative analysis of Stonewall Jackson’s military genius and reveals how the Civil War might have ended differently if Jackson’s strategies had been adopted. The Civil War pitted the industrial North against the agricultural South, and remains one of the most catastrophic conflicts in American history. With triple the population and eleven times the industry, the Union had a decided advantage over the Confederacy. But one general had a vision that could win the War for the South—Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. Jackson believed invading the eastern states from Baltimore to Maine could divide and cripple the Union, forcing surrender, but failed to convince Confederate president Jefferson Davis or General Robert E. Lee. In Such Troops as These, Bevin Alexander presents a compelling case for Jackson as the greatest general in American history. Fiercely dedicated to the cause of Southern independence, Jackson would not live to see the end of the War. But his military legacy lives on and finds fitting tribute in this book.


Attack and Die

Attack and Die

Author: Grady McWhiney

Publisher:

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13:

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Why did the Confederacy lose so many men? The authors contend that the Confederates bled themselves nearly to death in the first three years of the war by making costly attacks more often than the Federals. Offensive tactics, which had been used successfully by Americans in the Mexican War, were much less effective in the 1860s because an improved weapon - the rifle - had given increased strength to defenders. This book describes tactical theory in the 1850s and suggests how each related to Civil War tactics. It also considers the development of tactics in all three arms of the service during the Civil War.


Fighting Techniques of the Early Modern World

Fighting Techniques of the Early Modern World

Author: Christer Jorgensen

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2006-07-11

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9780312348199

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Fighting Techniques of the Early Modern World describes the combat techniques of soldiers in Europe and North America from 1500 to 1763. The book explores the unique tactics required to win battles in an era where the musket increasingly came to dominate the battlefield, and demonstrates how little has changed in some respects of the art of war.


Fighting Techniques of the Ancient World (3000 B. C. to 500 A. D.)

Fighting Techniques of the Ancient World (3000 B. C. to 500 A. D.)

Author: Simon Anglim

Publisher:

Published: 2013-02-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781909160460

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From the Publisher: This essential guide to ancient warfare describes the fighting methods of soldiers in Europe and the Middle East in an age before gunpowder. From a detailed examination of the individual components of an ancient army and their equipment, to a fascinating exploration of ancient battle strategies, siege warfare, and naval battles, it explores the unique tactics required to win battles with the technology available. Using specially commissioned color and black-and-white artwork and 24 full-color tactical maps, this book shows in great detail the methods by which armies, including Assyrians and Roman forces, prevailed over their foes, and why other armies were less successful. This is a must-read for any reader interested in ancient warfare.