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Baron Von Steuben'S Revolutionary War Drill Manual: A Facsimile Reprint Of The 1794 Edition (Dover Military History, Weapons, Ar
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On February 23, 1778, Frederick William Baron Von Steuben Reported To General George Washington At The Continental Army'S Bleak Winder Encampment At Valley Forge. Speaking Virtually No English And At An Unexpected Ebb In His Professional Fortunes, Steuben Nevertheless Brought A Depth Of Military Training And Grasp Of Command Techniques Sorely Needed By The Bedraggled, Ragtag Army. With His Lofty Military Reputation, Forceful Bearing, And Colorful Personality, The Prussian Commander Had An Immediate Galvanizing Effect On The Disorganized Insurgents. He Soon Became One Of Washington'S Most Valued Officers An Essential Figure In The Success Of The American War Of Independence.Commissioned To Mold The Troops Into An Efficient Fighting Force, Steuben Formed A Model Drill Company Of One Hundred Men, Transformed It Into A Precision Unit Copied Throughout The Ranks, And Captured The Imagination Of The Entire Army. His Record Of Drill Instructions, Written In Brief Installments, Grew Into The Regulations For The Order And Discipline Of The Troops Of The United States. Commonly Known As The Army'S Blue Book, This Basic Manual Of Military Training And Procedures Remained The Official U.S. Military Guide Until 1812.This Inexpensive Facsimile Reproduces The Extremely Rare 1794 Edition Of Steuben'S Drill Manual, Published In Boston By I. Thomas And E. T. Andrews. It Describes In Detail The Arms And Accoutrements Of Officers And Soldiers, Formation And Exercise Of A Company, Instruction Of Recruits, Formation And Marching Of Columns, Disposition And Firing Of Fieldpieces, Laying Out Of A Camp, Inspection, Treatment Of The Sick, Reviews Of Parade, And Other Essentials. The Volume Is Further Enhanced By Reproductions Of The Eight Copperplates From The 1794 Edition And An Appendix (The United States Militia Act Of 1792).
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- Q: What is the content of Baron Von Steuben's Revolutionary War Drill Manual? A: The manual includes detailed instructions on military training, including arms and accoutrements, formation and exercise of a company, instruction of recruits, marching of columns, fieldpiece firing, camp layout, inspections, treatment of the sick, and parade reviews.
- Q: Is this edition a replica of the original? A: Yes, this is a facsimile reprint of the extremely rare 1794 edition originally published in Boston.
- Q: How many pages does the manual contain? A: The manual consists of 192 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of the manual? A: The author is Frederick William Baron von Steuben.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on September 1, 1985.
- Q: What historical significance does the manual hold? A: The manual is regarded as the army's 'blue book' and served as the official U.S. military guide until 1812, significantly influencing military training.
- Q: Does the manual include illustrations? A: Yes, the volume is enhanced by reproductions of the eight copperplates from the original 1794 edition.
- Q: What additional content is provided in this manual? A: It includes an appendix featuring the United States Militia Act of 1792.
- Q: Is this manual suitable for military history enthusiasts? A: Yes, it is an excellent resource for those interested in military history, tactics, and the American War of Independence.