Class Book for the School of Musketry, Hythe by Ernest Christian Wilford
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| Author | Wilford, Ernest Christian |
|---|---|
| Title |
Class Book for the School of Musketry, Hythe Prepared for the Use of Officers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Class Book for the School of Musketry, Hythe" by Ernest Christian Wilford is an instructional guide written in the mid-19th century. This publication is designed for military officers and aims to provide essential knowledge and techniques related to musketry and firearms training. The focus of the book is on effectively educating officers to become proficient instructors for their respective regiments in the art of shooting and understanding weapon systems. The opening of the text establishes the purpose of the School of Musketry, detailing its origin and its intent to instruct officers and non-commissioned officers in modern firearm techniques and theory. It outlines the structured curriculum that includes history, manufacture, and the principles of gunpowder, along with various aspects of artillery and portable firearms. This section highlights the practical approach of the institution, emphasizing the importance of theoretical knowledge complemented by hands-on experience to develop skillful military instructors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | UD: Military science: Infantry |
| Subject | Firearms |
| Subject | Military education |
| Subject | Gunpowder |
| Subject | Shooting, Military |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60441 |
| Release Date | Oct 6, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 99 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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