A History Of Infantry: From The Earliest Times To The Present (1861)

By Henry Benson Stuart

Book Overview

""A History of Infantry: From the Earliest Times to the Present"" is a comprehensive book written by Henry Benson Stuart in 1861. The book provides a detailed account of the evolution of infantry warfare throughout history. It covers the tactics, weapons, and organization of infantry from ancient times to the present day.The book begins with a discussion of the earliest forms of infantry, including the phalanx of ancient Greece and the Roman legion. It then moves on to cover the medieval period, including the development of the longbow and the pike. The book also covers the rise of gunpowder weapons and their impact on infantry tactics.Throughout the book, Stuart provides detailed accounts of major battles and campaigns, including the Napoleonic Wars, the American Civil War, and the Crimean War. He also discusses the role of infantry in modern warfare, including the use of machine guns and other advanced weapons.Overall, ""A History of Infantry"" is an informative and engaging book that provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of infantry warfare. It is a must-read for military historians and anyone interested in the history of warfare.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437456103
• ISBN13: 9781437456103
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"