The Art of War., 01/01/1786-12/31/1799

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: GAMMS451.1.1

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

One series only.

Dates

01/01/1786-12/31/1799

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: French

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains introductory portion of treatise on French military tactics. The author notes that particular attention will be paid to tactics relating to the infantry officer in the field. Reference is made to M. Le Duc de Castries, to whom the author seems to have dedicated this treatise. The material in this introductory section is divided according to several headings and subheadings, including: Encampment; "Grandes Gardes;" Redans; Redoubt; "Portes d'entree des Redoutes;" "Fascine;" Posts in the Open Country; "Garons;" Fortifying a bridgehead (?), and Breaching a Ford (?). A reference to Louis XVII is also included (p. 5).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

CASTRIES, M. LE DUC DE - REFERENCE (1786?-1799?): Manuscript

FRANCE - MILITARY HISTORY - TREATISE RE. (1786?-1799?): Manuscript

MILITARY HISTORY - FRANCE - TREATISE RE. (1786?-1799?): Manuscript

LOUIS XVII - REFERENCE (1786?-1799?): Manuscript

MILITARY TACTICS - TREATISE (1786?-1799?): FRENCH MILITARY TACTICS: Manuscript