The new art of war : containing, I. The duties of officers of horse and foot. II. The duties of a soldier in general from a private sentinel to a commander in chief. III. The practice of war by all great generals

The new art of war : containing, I. The duties of officers of horse and foot. II. The duties of a soldier in general from a private sentinel to a commander in chief. III. The practice of war by all great generals

Art of war

London : Printed for E. Midwinter ..., 1726.

xii, 296, [4] p., [5] leaves of plates ([1] fold.) ; ill. ; 17 cm. (12mo)

L2009F177 1726

(OCoLC)67162037

Title (contin'd): to which are added (never published before). IV. The manner of drawing up a regiment ... V. The exercise of the foot, with the number and motions to be performed at each word of command, and an explanation of them. VI. The method of forming and reducing the hollow square. VII. The exercise of the horse and dragoons as now practiced. VIII. The rules and orders of his late majesty King William, when Prince of Orange, to be observed by all guards and garrisons. IX. Lastly, an abridgement of the articles of war now in force. The whole illustrated with several copper cuts.
Earlier editions published under title: The art of war.
A compilation from the Sieur de Birac, De Lamont, the Chevalier de La Vallière, and others, in large part translated from the French.
Signatures: A-2C6.
Publisher's advertisements at end.
Includes index.
Ms. inscription on front free endpaper: W. Hallyburton.

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