Manual of Heavy Artillery Service: For the use of the Army and Militia of the United States
- 734pages
- 26 heures de lecture
John C. Tidball Livres
John Caldwell Tidball était un officier militaire de carrière qui a servi avec distinction dans l'armée de l'Union pendant la guerre de Sécession américaine. Son service prolongé s'est poursuivi pendant quarante ans après la guerre, période durant laquelle il a occupé d'importants postes de commandement. Ceux-ci comprenaient la direction du Département de l'Alaska, le commandement de West Point et la direction de l'École d'artillerie à Fort Monroe. La carrière de Tidball souligne son dévouement au service militaire et à son leadership au sein de l'armée américaine.
Manual of Heavy Artillery Service. Prepared for the Use of the Army and Militia of the United States
- 704pages
- 25 heures de lecture
This reprint preserves the original text from 1881, offering readers a chance to experience the historical context and literary style of the time. It provides insight into the themes and societal issues prevalent during the period, making it a valuable addition for those interested in classic literature and history. The book serves as a window into the past, reflecting the author's unique perspective and the cultural nuances of the era.
A comprehensive overview and analysis of the U.S. Army's field artillery service in the Civil War's principal battles, written by a distinguished artilleryman of the era. The overview, which appeared in the Journal of the Military Service Institution from 1891 to 1893, examines the Army of the Potomac, including the battles of Fair Oaks, Gaines's Mill, Mechanicsville, Malvern Hill, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg; the Army of the Tennessee, including the battles of Stones River and Chickamauga, and the Army of the Ohio's battle of Shiloh--Jacket p. [2].