Principles Of Military Movements: Chiefly Applied To Infantry (1788) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169775312)

""Principles of Military Movements: Chiefly Applied to Infantry"" is a book written by David Dundas in 1788. The book is a comprehensive guide to military movements, with a focus on infantry. Dundas, a British Army officer, draws on his extensive experience to provide detailed instructions on how to organize, maneuver, and deploy infantry troops in battle. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of military movements. Dundas begins by discussing the importance of discipline and training, and goes on to explain how to march in different formations, such as column and line. He also covers topics such as flanking maneuvers, defensive positions, and the use of artillery.Throughout the book, Dundas emphasizes the importance of coordination and communication among troops, as well as the need for flexibility and adaptability in the face of changing circumstances. He also provides numerous examples from historical battles to illustrate his points and to demonstrate how different tactics can be employed to achieve victory.Overall, ""Principles of Military Movements"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in military history or tactics, and is particularly useful for those studying or serving in the infantry.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.

Author: David Dundas
ISBN-10: 1169775314
ISBN-13: 9781169775312
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.50lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.81d