02419cam a22003373u 4500 74739 UtSlPG 20260610134730.0 m cr n 260607r20241810utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 13007703 UtSlPG en iso639-1 U Duane, William, 1760-1835 A military dictionary Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-11-14 Brian Coe, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Military Dictionary: or, Explanation of the Several Systems of Discipline of Different Kinds of Troops" by William Duane is a comprehensive military reference published in the early 19th century. This work serves as a guide to military terminology, principles of fortification, and the various strategies employed in the disciplines of infantry, artillery, and cavalry. It also provides insights into American military regulations and modern tactical improvements, making it particularly relevant for military institutions and educators in the United States. At the start of the text, Duane outlines the necessity for a thorough understanding of military science, especially in light of past failures and misconceptions prevalent in American military practices. He discusses the decline of military knowledge and the inadequacies of existing instructional texts, emphasizing how this has contributed to a poorly organized militia. The opening portion elaborates on the need for comprehensive training and discipline, using historical examples to illustrate the critical importance of effective military education and preparedness, especially as conflicts loom on the horizon. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Philadelphia: William Duane, 1810 Military art and science -- Dictionaries English language -- Terms and phrases https://archive.org/details/militarydictiona00duanrich https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74739 115464 115464