Handbook For Active Service: Containing Practical Instructions In Campaign Duties, For The Use Of Volunteers (1861) - Paperback

The Handbook For Active Service: Containing Practical Instructions In Campaign Duties, For The Use Of Volunteers (1861) by Egbert Ludovickus Viele is a comprehensive guidebook aimed at providing practical instructions to volunteers engaged in active service during the American Civil War. The book covers a wide range of topics related to campaign duties, including the organization and management of troops, the use of weapons, marching and camping, scouting and reconnaissance, and medical care for the wounded. The author draws on his extensive experience as a military engineer and officer to provide detailed and practical advice on how to navigate the challenges of active service. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to a wide range of readers, and includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding. Overall, the Handbook For Active Service is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in military service during the Civil War, offering practical guidance on how to succeed in the challenging and often dangerous conditions of the battlefield.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.