A Military Dictionary: Or, Explaination of the Several Systems of Discipline of Different Kinds of Troops, Infantry, Artillery, and Cavalry; the Principles of Fortification, and All the Modern Improvements in the Science of Tactics: Comprising the Pocket Gunner, Or Little Bombardier; the Military Regulations of the United States; the Weights, Measures, and Monies of All Nations; the Technical Terms and Phrases of the Art of War in the French Language. Particularly Adapted to the Use of the Military Institutions of the United States |
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... charge ; 2lbs . 10 oz . for bursting . " Pound shot ; 100 to a charge ; 50 rounds per mortar each day for 10 mortars 7 days ; 2lbs . of powder each . Hand granades ; 25 to a charge ; the same as the pound shot . Carcasses , round ; 1 ...
... charge ; 2lbs . 10 oz . for bursting . " Pound shot ; 100 to a charge ; 50 rounds per mortar each day for 10 mortars 7 days ; 2lbs . of powder each . Hand granades ; 25 to a charge ; the same as the pound shot . Carcasses , round ; 1 ...
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... charge of powder must be put into a flannel cartridge , and a good wad upon that ; then a piece of wood of the exact diameter of the piece , and about 3 inches thick , to prevent the ball from setting fire to the powder ; then place the ...
... charge of powder must be put into a flannel cartridge , and a good wad upon that ; then a piece of wood of the exact diameter of the piece , and about 3 inches thick , to prevent the ball from setting fire to the powder ; then place the ...
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... charge ; for he who can charge often with fresh troops , is com- monly victorious . Your wings must be covered so as not to be surrounded , and you must observe , that your troops can assist each other without any confusion , the ...
... charge ; for he who can charge often with fresh troops , is com- monly victorious . Your wings must be covered so as not to be surrounded , and you must observe , that your troops can assist each other without any confusion , the ...
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... charge . The chamber , which is only in large calibers , is the place where the powder is lodged , which forms the charge . Tools for loading and firing CANNON , are rammers , sponges , ladles , worms , hand - spikes , wedges , and ...
... charge . The chamber , which is only in large calibers , is the place where the powder is lodged , which forms the charge . Tools for loading and firing CANNON , are rammers , sponges , ladles , worms , hand - spikes , wedges , and ...
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... charge to take fire , before the ball is out of the bore . These arms are used by horse - rifle- men , the chasseurs , or light infantry . CARBINEERS , or Carabineers . All In some armies the captain en seconde , regiments of light ...
... charge to take fire , before the ball is out of the bore . These arms are used by horse - rifle- men , the chasseurs , or light infantry . CARBINEERS , or Carabineers . All In some armies the captain en seconde , regiments of light ...
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Page 329 - States, and if any doubt should arise, not explained by said articles, then according to your conscience, the best of your understanding, and the custom of war in like cases...
Page 108 - ... officer commanding the army, detachment, or garrison, shall prosecute in the name of the United States, but...
Page 332 - All crimes not capital, and all disorders and neglects, which officers and soldiers may be guilty of, to the prejudice of good order and military discipline, though not mentioned in the foregoing articles of war, are to be taken cognizance of by a general, or a regimental, garrison, or field officers' court-martial, according to the nature and degree of the offense, and punished at the discretion of such court.
Page 329 - ... in time of peace or war, respect a general officer, be carried into execution, until after the whole proceedings shall have been transmitted to the Secretary of War, to be laid before the President of the United States for his confirmation or disapproval, and orders in the case.
Page 324 - I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the United States of America, and that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies whomsoever, and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States, and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to the rules and Articles of War.
Page 330 - No officer or soldier who shall be put in arrest shall continue in confinement more than eight days, or until such time as a court-martial can be assembled.
Page 324 - Any officer or soldier who, being present at any mutiny or sedition, does not use...
Page 326 - ... to deliver over such accused person or persons to the civil magistrate, and likewise to be aiding and assisting to the officers of justice in apprehending and securing the person or persons so accused, in order to bring him or them to trial.
Page 329 - В., do swear that you will well and truly try and determine, according to evidence, the matter now before you, between the United States of America and the prisoner to be tried, and that you will duly administer justice...
Page 326 - No officer or soldier shall use any reproachful or provoking speeches or gestures to another, upon pain, if an officer, of being put in arrest ; if a soldier, confined, and of asking pardon of the party offended, in the presence of his commanding officer.