Words Of Command For Infantry Drill In Accordance With The Field Exercise (1880)

The book ""Words of Command for Infantry Drill: In Accordance with the Field Exercise (1880)"" by William Dawes Malton is a comprehensive guide for military personnel in the art of infantry drill. The book provides a detailed explanation of the various maneuvers and formations that are used in infantry drill, along with the appropriate words of command that are used to execute them. The book is based on the Field Exercise, which was the standard drill manual used by the British Army at the time. The author, William Dawes Malton, was a veteran of the British Army and had extensive experience in infantry drill. The book is organized into chapters that cover different aspects of infantry drill, including the position of the soldier, marching, wheeling, forming squares, and more. Each chapter provides a step-by-step guide to the maneuver or formation, along with the appropriate words of command. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it easy to understand and follow. It is an essential resource for military personnel who want to master the art of infantry drill and is still relevant today for those interested in the history of military tactics.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.