Publisher's Synopsis
Military Instructions For Officers Detached In The Field: Containing A Scheme For Forming A Corps Of A Partisan (1775) is a book written by Roger Stevenson. The book provides a comprehensive guide for officers who are detached in the field. It includes instructions on how to form a corps of a partisan, which is a group of soldiers who operate independently from the main army and engage in guerrilla warfare tactics. The book covers various topics such as the organization of the corps, the selection of officers and soldiers, the training and discipline of the troops, and the tactics and strategies to be employed in the field. It also includes advice on how to deal with the local population and how to gather intelligence. The author, Roger Stevenson, was a British officer who served in the American Revolutionary War. He wrote this book as a guide for officers who were serving in the field, and it was intended to help them navigate the challenges of guerrilla warfare. The book provides valuable insights into the tactics and strategies used by the British army during the American Revolution, and it is a valuable resource for military historians and enthusiasts.With Plans Of The Maneuvers Necessary In Carrying On The Petite Guerre.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.
