An instructional manual, designed by its author for instructing raw levees of militia men in the arts of early 19th century soldiering. Aimed at 'foot lancers' ie. troops who can fight on foot as well as horseback, the manual gives instructions on maintianing general health and well-being, and issues of morale and morality -such as the treatment of prisoners - as well as the rudiments of orthodox military tactics such as: how to defend a village; how to make ball cartridges etc. Illustrated with coloured diagrams.
| ISBN: | 9781845743826 |
| Publication date: | 15th October 2015 |
| Author: | William |
| Publisher: | Naval & Military Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 90 pages |
An instructional manual, designed by its author for instructing raw levees of militia men in the arts of early 19th century soldiering. Aimed at 'foot lancers' ie. troops who can fight on foot as well as horseback, the manual gives instructions on maintianing general health and well-being, and issues of morale and morality -such as the treatment of prisoners - as well as the rudiments of orthodox military tactics such as: how to defend a village; how to make ball cartridges etc. Illustrated with coloured diagrams.
Defensive Instructions for the People is available in Paperback
Defensive Instructions for the People was written by William and published by Naval & Military Press
Defensive Instructions for the People has 90 pages