A Manual Of Guard Duty (1890)

By Lyman Walter Vere Kennon

Book Overview

A Manual Of Guard Duty (1890) is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of military guard duty. Written by Lyman Walter Vere Kennon, a former United States Army officer, the book covers a wide range of topics related to guard duty, including the duties and responsibilities of guards, the organization and deployment of guard units, the use of weapons and equipment, and the procedures for responding to various situations and emergencies.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of guard duty. The first chapter provides an overview of the history and importance of guard duty, while the second chapter covers the basic principles of guard duty, such as the importance of vigilance, alertness, and discipline. Subsequent chapters delve into more specific topics, such as the different types of guards (including sentinels, patrols, and escorts), the procedures for challenging and identifying persons approaching a guard post, and the use of various weapons and equipment, such as rifles, pistols, and bayonets.Throughout the book, Kennon emphasizes the importance of proper training and preparation for guard duty, and provides detailed instructions and examples to help readers understand and apply the principles and procedures outlined in the book. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the various concepts and techniques discussed.Overall, A Manual Of Guard Duty (1890) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in military history, tactics, or training, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the principles and practices of guard duty in 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: 1166434281
• ISBN13: 9781166434281
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"