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Hilliard, Gray, Little and Wilkins, Boston, 1830. Hardcover (Full Leather). Good Condition/None (as issued). Book . Contempory mottled leather binding w/gilt lines on spine. 138 p.; illus., 30 plates; 19 cm. Prepared by a Board of Officers that included Winfield Scott, Zachary Taylor and William H. Sumner. 3/4" chip at top of spine; back board separated, held on by a thread; front joint intact but starting. Text block is tight, tanned with age, with some scattered foxing. All plates present; depict handling and firing of arms, order of battle and battlefield manuvers. Musical notations for bugle calls. Size: Duodecimo (12 mo; up to 7 3/4" / 17.5-20 cm tall). Item Type: Book. Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; Military / United States; United States; 19th century; Antiquarian & Rare. . Main Picture: United States. War Dept. (1830), Abstract of Infantry Tactics - Front Cover and Spine, showing separation of rear board. Picture 2: United States. War Dept. (1830), Abstract of Infantry Tactics - Title Page. Picture 3: United States. War Dept. (1830), Abstract of Infantry Tactics - List of the Board of Offices, including Winfield Scott, Zachary Taylor and William H. Sumner. Picture 4: United States. War Dept. (1830), Abstract of Infantry Tactics - Original notice pasted on inside front cover. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 901. .
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Abstract of infantry tactics; including exercises and manœuvres of light-infantry and riflemen; for the use of the militia of the United States.
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1830 1st ed Infantry Tactics General Winfield Scott Military War IllustratedAn 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.
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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.
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1839 Infantry Tactics General Winfield Scott Military War Illustrated AmericaAn 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.
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