A New Manual Of The Bayonet For The Army And Militia Of The United States (1862) (Hardcover)

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work. ""A New Manual Of The Bayonet For The Army And Militia Of The United States"" is a book written by John Cunningham Kelton in 1862. This manual serves as a guide for soldiers and militia members on how to properly use and handle bayonets, which were commonly used weapons during the American Civil War. The book covers a range of topics related to bayonet usage, including the different types of bayonets and their parts, how to properly attach and detach a bayonet from a rifle, and the various positions and movements used in bayonet combat. The manual also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the techniques and maneuvers described in the text. Overall, ""A New Manual Of The Bayonet For The Army And Militia Of The United States"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the use of bayonets in warfare during the mid-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.