Publisher's Synopsis
Outpost Duty is a military manual written by Francois Jarry in 1869. The book is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on outpost duty, which is the responsibility of soldiers to defend a particular area against enemy attacks. This section includes detailed instructions on how to set up and maintain an outpost, how to send out patrols, and how to communicate with other soldiers in the area.The second part of the book contains two treatises: one on military reconnaissance and the other on road making. The reconnaissance treatise covers the importance of gathering intelligence about enemy forces and the different methods that can be used to do so. The road making treatise provides instructions on how to build and maintain roads that are suitable for military purposes.Overall, Outpost Duty is a comprehensive guide for soldiers who are responsible for defending a particular area or conducting reconnaissance missions. It provides practical advice and detailed instructions on how to carry out these tasks effectively and efficiently.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.
