The artillerist's manual and British soldier's compendium by F. A. Griffiths
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"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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| Author | Griffiths, F. A. (Frederick Augustus), -1869 |
|---|---|
| Title | The artillerist's manual and British soldier's compendium |
| Edition | 7th edition |
| Original Publication | London: Published by Authority, 1856. |
| Credits | Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | UF: Military science: Artillery |
| Subject | Artillery drill and tactics |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army -- Artillery -- Drill and tactics |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73341 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73341-8 |
| Release Date | Apr 6, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 808 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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