W. J. Hardee, U.S. Infantry Tactics for the Instruction, Exercise…, 1st ed.

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William J. Hardee was the premier tactician of the pre-Civil War U.S. Army. His manual (universally known as Hardee’s Tactics, initially published in 1855) was based on the lessons the French learned in Algeria and the Crimea (which also inspired the creation of Zouave units on both sides here) and demonstrated for the first time in American tactical doctrine the import of speed and flexibility. 

These Tactics served as picket-sized bibles for thousands of men, North and South, who became infantry officers.  Simon Cameron, Lincoln’s first Sec. of War has a printed note near the front stating that these tactics were “adopted for instructions for the troops and the observance of the militia when so employed.” 

Very good, though used; gilt sp.  Titling is still quite readable; some soil/rub; small gouge at the bottom of the front joint.            

The 103rd took part in the Atlanta Campaign and Sherman’s March to the Sea. 

Hardee, W. J.  U.S. INFANTRY TACTICS, FOR THE INSTRUCTION EXERCISE, AND MANOEUVERS OF THE UNITED STATES INFANTRY, INCLUDING INFANTRY OF THE LINE, LIGHT INFANTRY, AND RIFLEMEN.  Phila: J.B. Lippincott, 1862.  1st this ed., 460(12)p.; ft. fold. Diagram, plates, illus., fold. Diagrams.  Owner’s ink inscription on title page, “J. J. Hale / Capt. 103rd / Reb. Ill. Infy.” (Captain for 8 months).  Additional ink name inside ft. bd., “Lieut. R. Slack / Camp (obscured)” w/ ink scribbling below.