Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1862 edition. Excerpt: ... in line, either to the front or to the rear, the movements will be executed by the commands and means prescribed in the school of the company. Article XI. To form the battalion on the right or left, by file, into line of battle. 820. The battalion marching by the right flank, when the colonel shall wish to form it on the right by file, he will determine the line of battle, and the lieutenant-colonel will place two markers on that line, in conformity with what is prescribed No. 501. 821. The head of the battalion being nearly up with the first marker, the colonel will command: 1. On the right, by file, into line. 2. March (or double quick--March). 822. At the command march, the leading company will form itself on the right, by file, into line of battle, as indicated in the S. C, No. 151; the front-rank man of the first file will rest his breast lightly against the right arm of the first marker; the other companies will follow the movement of the leading company; each captain will place himself on the line at the same time with the front-rank man of his first file, and on the right of this man. 823. The left guide of each company, except the leading one, will place himself on the direction of the markers, and opposite to the left file of his company, at the instant that the frontrank man of this file arrives on the line. 824. The formation being ended, the colonel will command: Guides--Posts. 825. The colonel will superintend the successive formation of the battalion, moving along the front of the line of battle. 826. The lieutenant-colonel will, in succession, assure the direction of the guides, and see that the men of the front rant, in placing themselves on the line, do not pass it. 827. If the battalion march by the left flank, the...
