Military tactics and training army education books. Caseys infantry tactics volume i the system of infantry tactics, prepared by brigadier general silas casey, u. That being the case, i have put some items together here that will hopefully enable you to brush up prior to a drill or reenactment. At the time of the book s writing in the mid1930s, rommels rank was lieutenant colonel. This booklet has been designed as the manual of arms to be used by the reenactors portraying the fifteenth iowa. Casey s infantry tactics volume i the system of infantry tactics, prepared by brigadier general silas casey, u. Schools of the soldier and company, instructions for skirmishers and music. The recruits being at ordered arms, and having the bayonet in the scabbard, if the instructor wishes to cause an inspection of arms, he will command inspection arms. Rifle and infantry tactics, revised and improved, brig.
During this time, hardee wrote what would become one of the most widely used infantry tactics books of the civil war, called rifle and light infantry tactics 18531855, or more commonly hardees tactics. Vol 1 details facings, manual of arms, and school of the bayonet. Infantry tactics, for the instruction, exercise, and manuvres of the soldier, a company, line of skirmishers, battalion, brigade, or corps darmee by casey, silas, 18071882. Civil war infantry tactics lsu digital commons louisiana state. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred. This is a free booklet of the manual of arms for the rifle musket which anyone can download and print. Tank attacks about tank warfare, and gathered much material during the north. First published in 1830 this manual for light infantry and riflemen was written by a panel of highly respected military men of the day headed up by gen. Get the best deals on civil war books when you shop the largest online selection at. A fine civil warera set of book on military and infantry tactics, exercises, and studies. Hardbound cloth covered bindings with gold lettering and american eagle impressed motifs both in gold gilt and plain. Caseys 1863 infantry tactics, plus cowans auction house. He wrote the threevolume system of infantry tactics, including infantry tactics volumes i and ii, published by the army on august 11, 1862, and infantry tactics for colored troops, published on march 9, 1863.
Title page reads, by authority, infantry tactics for the instruction. Infanterie greift an is a classic book on military tactics written by erwin rommel about his experiences in world war i. The school of the battalion comprehending the principles and details of all the movements that ought in any case to be made by a single battalion, these principles will now be applied to a brigade. Silas casey author of infantry tactics, for the instruction. The book, abstract of infantry tactics, although some what dated should not be disregarded out of hand. The recruits being at ordered arms, and having the bayonet in the scabbard, if the instructor wishes to cause an inspection of arms, he will command. Identified officers 3 volume set of caseys tactics 1862. Infantry tactics manual, 1862 maine memory network. Reprinted based on original examples the only difference is we have made these slightly larger for ease of reading.
Silas manual of arms for the rifle musket from the 1861 u. This is the perfect addition to you knapsack to help the next time you have drill. Casey published a companion work, infantry tactics for colored troops, in 1863. Colonel, began work on a new, updated manual, specifically designed to utilize the advantages of the improved rifles available. General principles for the evolutions of a brigade. Caseys infantry tactics for riflemen and light infantry including the school of the soldier and school of the company. Infantry tactics for the instruction, exercise and manoeuvres of the soldier, a company, line of skirmishers, battalion, brigade or corps darme volume 1 by briggen. Caseysinfantry tacticswas officially adopted by the u. In 1853, at the urging of secretary of war, jefferson davis, hardee, then a major, with the brevet rank of lt.
The condition of these 3 volumes is excellent, showing the lightest of wear. The limitations of the more technical aspects of war of rights necessitated that some liberties be taken, but every effort to. Casey s manual of arms as demonstrated by the 122d new york. His third volume is especially heralded for its novel troop arrangements and tactics. Infantry tactics, for the instruction illustrated by hardee, w j, casey, silas isbn. Filmed in virginia and michigan using reenactors in realistic situations and scenes. The most important successor in the federal service to hardees manual was brigadier general silas caseys infantry tactics, which was based on the same french source as hardees and added very little to. All the rules for drill are covered in casey s infantry tactics, but many do not have a copy or, if they do have it, enjoy reading it as much as the irs code book. Although the blue book transformed the nations militia into a recognized fighting force the manual became obsolete by the early 1800s. Silas casey, was small enough to carry in a pocket on a battlefield was published in 1862. Military theorists attempting to write books about the strategy and planning of military operations. Caseys infantry tactics the regimental quartermaster. The following content is an adaptation of portions of casey s infantry tactics, a standard u.
A complete set of three volume additions of caseys infantry tactics by authority of august 1862. Heitmans simplified hardees caseys skirmish drill and regimental guard mount, don heitman. Heitmans simplified hardees caseys skirmish drill and regimental guard mount, don heitman parade,inspection and basic evolutions of infantry battalion, col. Rommel had planned to write a successor called panzer greift an in english.
Civil war book books and reenacting supplies and uniforms, shoes, leather goods, weapons, etc. The book, abstract of infantry tactics, although some what dated should not be. Blockade runner civil war sutler suttlery page 9, 32621. The fabric cloth covers are soiled, spine ends, edges and corners are rubbed. Scotts and hardees are overdone in the reenacting hobby caseys is good. Original 3 volume set of casey s infantry tactics idd. Silas casey 1807 1882 was a career united states army officer who rose to the rank of major general during the american civil war. When georgia seceded from the union, hardee resigned his commission in the united states military and traveled south. That portion which requires that two companies shall be permanently detached from the battalion as skirmishers, will be suspended. That portion which requires that two companies shall be permanently detached.
Skip to main content search kstate web, people, directories. Volume 3 paperback august 26, 2016 by silas 18071882 casey author. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Infantry tactics for the instruction, exercise and manoeuvres of the soldier, a company. Infantry tactics of 1861 and is supplemented from by period manuals as necessary to make the rifle manual into a manual for the rifle musket. A must for every cw enthusiast interested in drill, tactics, or military life in general for the recruit. Aug 26, 2016 infantry tactics, for the instruction, exercise, and manuvres of the soldier, a company, line of skirmishers, battalion, brigade, or corps darmee. The following volumes of infantry tactics are based upon the french ordonnances of 1831 and 1845, for the manoeuvres of heavy infantry and chasseurs a pied. It is of special interest in a study of school of the battalion. Desilver an excellent volunteers manual by the future adjutantgeneral of the confederacy.
The evolution of american infantry assault tactics, 17781919 dtic. At that time, casey commanded part of the defenses around washington d. Simply translate the french infantry tactic book, make a few changes so it was more relevant to the us troops and low and behold a new tactic book was born. Casey s manual of infantry tactics an 800page book of infantry tactics written by union general silas casey and accepted as the official union army manual in 1862.
Hardee cs army the civil war reenactors black powder guide, david t. Infantry tactics, for the instruction, exercise, and manuvres. Infantry tactics for the instruction, exercise, and maneuvres of the soldiers, a company, line of skirmishers, battalion, brigade, or corps darmee brig. Bello rifle and infantry tactics, revised and improved, brig. In 1855, hardees rifle and light infantry tactics became the standard instructional manual for the u. C of the 21st maine infantry, had a small copy of infantry tactics, for the instruction, exercise and manoeuvres of the soldier, a company, line of skirmishers, battalion, brigade, or corps darmee. In 1814 general william duane wrote a handbook on infantry which focused specifically on infantry tactics. Original first edition of caseys tactics, dated 1863. Silas casey, vol ii, with period ink script on front leaf to wm. Three volume set of infantry tactics for the instruction, exercise and maneuvers of the soldier, company, line of skirmishers, battalion, brigade or corps darmee by brigadier general silas casey published and adopted by the union army in august of 1862. Infantry tactics and formations nonfiction history of. Publication date 1862 topics infantry drill and tactics publisher new. Monday, june 29, 1863 cliffsnotes study guides book.
Gates 157th new york infantry wounded in action at gettysburg. When georgia seceded from the union, hardee resigned. The evolution of the nco corps combined arms research. Blockade runner civil war sutler suttlery page 9, 121820. During the civil war, casey served in only one field campaign. Infantry tactics, for the instruction, exercise, and. Includes school of the soldier and school of the company. Civil war music, civil war tapes, fall creek sutler. Van nostrand, 1862 the standard federal manual for reenactors. General manual reprints hardees infantry tactics, an exact reprint of the pocket version of this famed manual in paperback. Caseys infantry tactics, reprintcaseys infantry tactics, reprint. The system of infantry tactics, prepared by brigadier general silas casey, u. Caseys manual is largely a reiteration of hardees principles.
Silas casey is the author of infantry tactics, for the instruction, exercise, and manuvres of the soldier, a company, line of skirmishers, battalion, bri. Infantry tactics and formations nonfiction history of the. Infantry tactics for the instruction, exercise, and maneuvers of the soldier. Silas casey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Infantry tactics, for the instruction, exercise, and man. Infantry tactics, for the instruction, exercise, and manoeuvres of the. There, his division of the ii corpsarmy of the potomac was defeated by a confederate attack at seven pines. The following volumes of infantry tactics are based upon the french ordonnances of 1831 and 1845, for the manoeuvres of.
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