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100 1 _aGawler, George,
_d1796-1869
245 1 4 _aThe Essentials of Good Skirmishing :
_bTo which are added a brief system of common light infantry drill
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-09-04
508 _aProduced by Brian Coe, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
520 _a"The Essentials of Good Skirmishing" by George Gawler is a military manual focused on the art of skirmishing, written in the early to mid-19th century. The book serves as a practical guide for light infantry tactics, emphasizing the importance of active intelligence and various essential skills necessary for effective skirmishing in battle. Gawler addresses the evolving nature of warfare, particularly with the advancements in the range and accuracy of firearms, and highlights the increased significance of effective light infantry tactics during this period. In this comprehensive guide, Gawler outlines eight key essentials to good skirmishing, including active intelligence, correct firing, and the proper use of cover. He provides a detailed system for light infantry drill, a method for training soldiers to achieve proficiency with the rifle, and observations on appropriate dress and equipment. The book also emphasizes the necessity of maintaining order within disorder and the strategic importance of using supports and reserves effectively during skirmishes. This instructional manual is aimed at improving the preparedness and effectiveness of light infantry units, ensuring they operate proficiently in complex combat situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aInfantry drill and tactics
653 _aSkirmishing
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57848
999 _c98677
_d98677