Manual Of Field Fortification, Military Sketching And Reconnaissance (1871)

By School of Military Engineering

Book Overview

The Manual of Field Fortification, Military Sketching and Reconnaissance is a comprehensive guidebook written by the School of Military Engineering in 1871. It provides detailed instructions and illustrations on the construction and maintenance of field fortifications, including trenches, redoubts, and blockhouses. The book also covers military sketching techniques and reconnaissance methods, with a focus on the use of maps and aerial observation. The manual is intended for use by military engineers and officers, but can also be of interest to historians and enthusiasts of military history. Its detailed descriptions and illustrations offer a fascinating glimpse into the techniques and strategies used in warfare during the late 19th century.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: 1164900935
• ISBN13: 9781164900931
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"