Advanced-Guard, Out-Post, And Detachment Service Of Troops With The Essential Principles Of Strategy And Grand Tactics (1863)

""Advanced-Guard, Out-Post, And Detachment Service Of Troops: With The Essential Principles Of Strategy And Grand Tactics"" is a military strategy book written by Dennis Hart Mahan and published in 1863. The book focuses on the advanced guard, outpost, and detachment services of troops, providing essential principles of strategy and grand tactics. It covers a variety of topics, including the organization and deployment of troops, the use of scouts and spies, the role of cavalry, and the importance of communication and coordination. The book also discusses the importance of terrain and weather in military operations, as well as the principles of offensive and defensive warfare. Overall, ""Advanced-Guard, Out-Post, And Detachment Service Of Troops"" is a comprehensive guide to military strategy and tactics, providing valuable insights for both military professionals and students of military history.For The Use Of Officers Of The Militia And Volunteers.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.