A Hand Book for Infantry Containing the First Principles of Military Discipline
Philadelphia: Published by the author, 1814. Ninth Edition. 8vo. 112pp + 11 plates of maneuvers and presentation of arms. Illustrations. Partially unopened. (Half-title: Regulations to be Received and Observed for the Discipline of Infantry in the Army of the United States. Adj. Gen. Office, 1813 ). Printed on rag paper. Original binding; cream paper spine over pale blue-grey paper covered boards. Some foxing throughout; wear to extremities; else near fine. Item #22901
First published in Philadelphia in 1812, "A Hand Book for Infantry Containing the First Principles of Military Discipline" served as a practical guide for U.S. infantry training during the War of 1812 era, emphasizing accessible explanations of tactics, formations, and soldier conduct over rigid European models.
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