Drill and Rifle Instruction for Volunteer Rifle Corps


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First published in 1860, this guide to drill and rifle instruction provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of military strategy and training during the Victorian era. With detailed instructions for everything from basic marching to advanced tactics, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in military history and culture. Whether you're a scholar of the period or a general reader, this book is both informative and entertaining. 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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.




Drill and Rifle Instruction for the Corps of Rifle Volunteers


Book Description

This facsimile edition of the seventh edition of the instructions for volunteers in British service was first published in 1860. The book's musketry instructions deal chiefly with the British Pattern 1853 musket, a firearm that was supplied by the English to both Union and Confederate combatants during the US Civil War. The instructions deal with cleaning the firearm, dismounting and remounting the lock, aiming and position drills, judging distance, target practice, volley firing and skirmishing orders; and formation movements. The manual includes illustrations and charts. Contact Excalibur Publications, PO Box 35369, Tucson, AZ 85740-5369. Voice: (502) 575-9057. Fax: (520) 575-9068.







Drill and Rifle Instruction for the Corps of Rifle Volunteers [microform]


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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 is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.