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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... means something continually in the air , and always ready to be put in action . A general is said to be alert when he is particularly vigilant . on which is placed a piece of ordnance with the muzzle downwards . In this situation the ...
... means something continually in the air , and always ready to be put in action . A general is said to be alert when he is particularly vigilant . on which is placed a piece of ordnance with the muzzle downwards . In this situation the ...
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... means publication ; Nicod derives it from another German term which signifies field . Boret from the Greek pan which means all , because the convocation was general . In the reign of Charles VII . the ban and ar- riere ban had different ...
... means publication ; Nicod derives it from another German term which signifies field . Boret from the Greek pan which means all , because the convocation was general . In the reign of Charles VII . the ban and ar- riere ban had different ...
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... means of the cavalry . The design of the blockade is to oblige those who are shut up in the town , to consume all their provisions , and by that means to compel them to surrender for want of subsistence , Hence it appears that a ...
... means of the cavalry . The design of the blockade is to oblige those who are shut up in the town , to consume all their provisions , and by that means to compel them to surrender for want of subsistence , Hence it appears that a ...
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... means the aperture or gorge , and those of a double tenaill , are pa - mouth of a piece of ordnance , that of a rallel to each other . See FORTIFICATION . mortar , of the barrel of a musket , and of BORDER , in military drawings , im ...
... means the aperture or gorge , and those of a double tenaill , are pa - mouth of a piece of ordnance , that of a rallel to each other . See FORTIFICATION . mortar , of the barrel of a musket , and of BORDER , in military drawings , im ...
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... means of a bar or chain . BULWARK , the ancient name for bastion or rampart , which words see . BURDEN , in a general sense , im- BURTHEN , plies a load or weight , supposed to be as much as a man , horse , A sound healthful & c . can ...
... means of a bar or chain . BULWARK , the ancient name for bastion or rampart , which words see . BURDEN , in a general sense , im- BURTHEN , plies a load or weight , supposed to be as much as a man , horse , A sound healthful & c . can ...
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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.