The Military Instructors Manual (1917) is a comprehensive guidebook written by James Perry Cole for military instructors during World War I. The book provides detailed instructions and advice on how to train soldiers in various aspects of military life, including drill, physical training, marksmanship, and tactics. It also covers topics such as discipline, hygiene, and the use of military equipment.The manual is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of military training. The first section covers ...
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The Military Instructors Manual (1917) is a comprehensive guidebook written by James Perry Cole for military instructors during World War I. The book provides detailed instructions and advice on how to train soldiers in various aspects of military life, including drill, physical training, marksmanship, and tactics. It also covers topics such as discipline, hygiene, and the use of military equipment.The manual is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of military training. The first section covers the basics of drill, including the various commands and movements that soldiers need to learn. The second section deals with physical training, providing exercises and routines to improve strength, endurance, and agility.The third section is devoted to marksmanship, with detailed instructions on how to use various firearms and how to aim and fire accurately. The fourth section covers tactics, including how to march and maneuver in battle, as well as how to use cover and concealment effectively.Throughout the manual, Cole emphasizes the importance of discipline and teamwork, as well as the need for soldiers to maintain good hygiene and physical fitness. He also provides numerous illustrations and diagrams to help instructors understand and teach the various concepts and techniques.Overall, the Military Instructors Manual (1917) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of military training and tactics during World War I. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the methods and techniques used to prepare soldiers for battle, and offers insights into the challenges and complexities of military life during this tumultuous period in history.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.
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