Manual Of Bayonet Exercise Prepared For The Use Of The Army Of The United States (1856)

The Manual of Bayonet Exercise: Prepared for the Use of the Army of the United States (1856) is a comprehensive guide to the use of bayonets in combat, written by George Brinton McClellan. McClellan was a prominent Union general during the American Civil War, and this book was written during his time as a captain in the U.S. Army. The manual covers a wide range of topics related to bayonet use, including the proper stance, thrusting techniques, and various drills and exercises. It also includes detailed illustrations and diagrams to help soldiers understand the techniques described. This book was widely used by the U.S. Army during the Civil War and is still considered an important reference for modern military training.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.