Manual of Heavy Artillery Service: For the use of the Army and Militia of the United States
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- 26 Lesestunden
John C. Tidball Bücher
John Caldwell Tidball war ein Berufssoldat, der sich während des amerikanischen Bürgerkriegs in der Unionsarmee auszeichnete. Sein umfangreicher Dienst dauerte vierzig Jahre nach dem Krieg an, während derer er bedeutende Führungspositionen innehatte. Dazu gehörten die Leitung des Departments of Alaska, das Kommando über West Point und die Leitung der Artillerieschule in Fort Monroe. Tidballs Karriere unterstreicht sein Engagement für den Militärdienst und seine Führungsqualitäten innerhalb der US-Armee.
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].