| Author |
Griffiths, F. A. (Frederick Augustus), -1869 |
| Title |
The artillerist's manual and British soldier's compendium
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| Edition |
7th edition
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| Original Publication |
London: Published by Authority, 1856.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Artillerist's Manual and British Soldier's Compendium" by F. A. Griffiths is a military guide written in the mid-19th century. This comprehensive manual serves as a practical resource for both officers and non-commissioned officers in the British Army, focusing on artillery and infantry exercises. It covers a wide array of military topics, including weaponry, ammunition, field operations, and the management of soldiery. The beginning of the manual provides a detailed introduction and transcriber’s notes, preparing readers for the intricate instructions that follow. The preface outlines the purpose of the work, emphasizing its intention to serve as a compendium of necessary military information while noting the numerous updates and revisions made in this seventh edition. The initial chapters appear to outline various exercises and movements for infantry, detailing topics such as musket handling, cartridge manufacturing, and firing protocols, thus establishing a foundation for military training techniques. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
UF: Military science: Artillery
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| Subject |
Artillery drill and tactics
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| Subject |
Great Britain. Army -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Subject |
Great Britain. Army -- Artillery -- Drill and tactics
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73341 |
| Release Date |
Apr 6, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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