The Field Manual For Battalion Drill: Containing The Exercises And Maneuvers In The School Of The Battalion (1862)

By Henry Coppée

Book Overview

The Field Manual For Battalion Drill: Containing The Exercises And Maneuvers In The School Of The Battalion (1862) is a comprehensive guide to the military drills and maneuvers used by battalions during the American Civil War. Written by Henry Coppee, a Union Army officer and professor of English literature at the University of Pennsylvania, this book provides detailed instructions on the various movements and formations that were essential to the success of a battalion in battle. The manual is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of battalion drill. The first section provides an overview of the organization and composition of a typical battalion, including the roles of officers and enlisted men. The following sections describe the various exercises and maneuvers that were used to train soldiers in the art of warfare. These include marching, wheeling, forming lines, and executing complex maneuvers such as the oblique march and the echelon formation. Throughout the book, Coppee emphasizes the importance of discipline, precision, and teamwork in battalion drill. He provides detailed instructions on how to execute each maneuver, and offers practical advice on how to maintain order and control during training exercises. The manual also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the various movements and formations described in the text. Overall, The Field Manual For Battalion Drill: Containing The Exercises And Maneuvers In The School Of The Battalion (1862) is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the military history of the American Civil War. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the training and tactics used by Union Army battalions during this pivotal period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437374530
• ISBN13: 9781437374537
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"