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The following pages were hastily thrown together in the form of lectures, and delivered, during, the past winter, before the Lowell Institute of Boston. They were written without the slightest intention of ever publishing them; but several officers of militia, who heard them... Read Full Overview

Contents

Preface

Introduction

Strategy

Fortifications

Logistics

Tactics

Military Polity

Our Northern Frontier Defences

Army Organization

Permanent Fortifications

Field Engineering

Military... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

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This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Although in part a recasting of Jomini's doctrines, this book did represent a distinctly American approach to the study of war. It also helped to shape the military thought of the generation of soldiers who held high command during the Civil War, in which the author served as... Read Full Overview

Contents

Preface

Introduction

Strategy

Fortifications

Logistics

Tactics

Military Polity

Our Northern Frontier Defences

Army Organization

Permanent Fortifications

Field Engineering

Military... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Elements of Military Art and Science by H. Wager Halleck

Reproduction of the original: Elements of Military Art and Science by H. Wager Halleck

Elements of Military Art and Science by Henry Wager Halleck is a comprehensive guide to the principles of warfare, covering strategy, fortification, and tactics of battles. The book is designed as a course of instruction for military officers and provides a detailed analysis... Read Full Overview