1981, ISBN: 9780292780408

Washington DC: United States Department of the Army, Headquarters, 1979. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus, Supersedes FM 6-13E1/2, 25 April 1977. Wraps. Good. Three-hole punc… Plus…

Washington DC: United States Department of the Army, Headquarters, 1979. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus, Supersedes FM 6-13E1/2, 25 April 1977. Wraps. Good. Three-hole punched and staplebound. Format is approximately 7.875 inches by 10.25 inches. Various paginations (approximately 570 pages). Illustrations. References. Cover hass ome wear and soiling. Back cover held by one staple. A Cannon Fire Direction Specialist is a member of the Army's field artillery team. Artillery are weapons that fire large ammunition or missiles and are used by the Army to support infantry and tank units in combat, as well as protect land and sea forces from air attack. The Cannon Fire Direction Specialist is primarily responsible for leading, supervising or serving as a member of a field artillery cannon unit. This Field Manual reflects the state of the art, the state of knowledge, the state of practice, and the standards of proficiency after the Vietnam War, during the period of the Panama and Grenada operations, and prior to the Persian Gulf wars. Here are some duties of a Cannon Fire Direction Specialist: Establish, maintain and operate communications systems; Assist in the preparation of computer centers for operation; Prepare field artillery tactical data systems for operation; Determine target location using computers or manual calculations. Requirements: Cannon Fire Direction Specialists must have the physical stamina to perform strenuous activities for long periods without rest. They're also required to have normal color vision in order to identify color-coded ammunition. Job training for a Cannon Fire Direction Specialist consists of nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and seven weeks, four days of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in a classroom and part in the field under simulated combat. Some of the skills you'll learn are: Methods of computing target locations; Ammunition-handling techniques; Gun, missile and rocket system operations; and Artillery tactics., United States Department of the Army, Headquarters, 1979, University of Texas Press, Austin, 1981. 211 pp, large 8vo (9 1/4" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 0292780400 Tables. "In her investigation of the social history of the common British soldier in the era of the American Revolution, Sylvia Frey has extensively surveyed recruiting reco rds, contemporary training manuals, statutes, and memoirs in an attempt to provide insight into the soldier's 'life and mind'. In the process she has discovered more about the common soldier than anyone thought possible: his size, age, an d g e n e r a l physical condition, his personal economics and daily existence. Her findings dispel the traditional assumpution that the army was made up largely of criminals and social misfits. Special attention is given to soldiering as an occ up a ti on . F oc us in g on two of the major campaigns of the war....Frey describes the human face of war, with particular emphasis on the physical and psychic strains of campaigning in the eighteenth century. Perhaps the most important part of the w ork is t he ana lys is of the moral and material factors which induced men to accept the high risks of soldiering. Frey rejects the traditional assumption that soldiers were motivated to fight exclusively by fear and force and argues inst ead tha t th e pr ima ry moti vati on to battle was generated by regimental esprit, which in the eighteenth century substituted for patriotism. After analyzing the sources of esprit, she concludes that it was the sustaining force for morale in a lo ng a nd d iscou ragin g wa r. This book is a contribution to our understanding of the eighteenth century and should appeal not only to military historians but also to social and economic historians and to those interested in the history of medic ine." Pre vious owner' s sma ll stamp on fro nt p ast edown, a few tiny light specks on boards. Dust jacket has minor edge wrinkling, slight darkening to spine edges and to flap-folds, minor edge wear. Near fine/Very Good+., University of Texas Press, Austin, 1981.<

1981, ISBN: 0292780400

[PU: University of Texas Press, Austin, 1981.], BRITISH ARMY, SOLDIERS, REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD, RECRUITMENT, VOLUNTEERS, CONSCRIPTS, CONSCRIPTION, TRAINING, NORTHERN CAMPAIGN, SARATOGA, SOU… Plus…

[PU: University of Texas Press, Austin, 1981.], BRITISH ARMY, SOLDIERS, REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD, RECRUITMENT, VOLUNTEERS, CONSCRIPTS, CONSCRIPTION, TRAINING, NORTHERN CAMPAIGN, SARATOGA, SOUTHERN, YORKTOWN, MORALE, ESPRIT, 18TH CENTURY, KING'S REGIMENT, DRAGOONS, FOOT, COURTS MARTIAL, MEDICINE, DOCT, Jacket, 211 pp, large 8vo (9 1/4" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 0292780400 Tables. "In her investigation of the social history of the common British soldier in the era of the American Revolution, Sylvia Frey has extensively surveyed recruiting reco rds, contemporary training manuals, statutes, and memoirs in an attempt to provide insight into the soldier's 'life and mind'. In the process she has discovered more about the common soldier than anyone thought possible: his size, age, and gener a l physical condition, his personal economics and daily existence. Her findings dispel the traditional assumpution that the army was made up largely of criminals and social misfits. Special attention is given to soldiering as an occupation. Foc us in g on two of the major campaigns of the war.Frey describes the human face of war, with particular emphasis on the physical and psychic strains of campaigning in the eighteenth century. Perhaps the most important part of the work is the ana lys is of the moral and material factors which induced men to accept the high risks of soldiering. Frey rejects the traditional assumption that soldiers were motivated to fight exclusively by fear and force and argues instead that the primary moti vati on to battle was generated by regimental esprit, which in the eighteenth century substituted for patriotism. After analyzing the sources of esprit, she concludes that it was the sustaining force for morale in a long and discouraging war. This book is a contribution to our understanding of the eighteenth century and should appeal not only to military historians but also to social and economic historians and to those interested in the history of medicine." Previous owner's small stamp on fro nt p ast edown, a few tiny light specks on boards. Dust jacket has minor edge wrinkling, slight darkening to spine edges and to flap-folds, minor edge wear. Near fine/Very Good+<

1981, ISBN: 0292780400

University of Texas Press, Austin, 1981.. 211 pp, large 8vo (9 1/4" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 0292780400 Tables. "In her investigation of the social history of the … Plus…

University of Texas Press, Austin, 1981.. 211 pp, large 8vo (9 1/4" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 0292780400 Tables. "In her investigation of the social history of the common British soldier in the era of the American Revolution, Sylvia Frey has extensively surveyed recruiting reco. rds, contemporary training manuals, statutes, and memoirs in an attempt to provide insight into the soldier's 'life and mind'. In the process she has discovered more about the common soldier than anyone thought possible: his size, age, and gener. a l physical condition, his personal economics and daily existence. Her findings dispel the traditional assumpution that the army was made up largely of criminals and social misfits. Special attention is given to soldiering as an occupation. Foc. us in g on two of the major campaigns of the war....Frey describes the human face of war, with particular emphasis on the physical and psychic strains of campaigning in the eighteenth century. Perhaps the most important part of the work is the ana. lys is of the moral and material factors which induced men to accept the high risks of soldiering. Frey rejects the traditional assumption that soldiers were motivated to fight exclusively by fear and force and argues instead that the primary moti. vati on to battle was generated by regimental esprit, which in the eighteenth century substituted for patriotism. After analyzing the sources of esprit, she concludes that it was the sustaining force for morale in a long and discouraging war. This. book is a contribution to our understanding of the eighteenth century and should appeal not only to military historians but also to social and economic historians and to those interested in the history of medicine." Previous owner's small stamp . on fro nt p ast edown, a few tiny light specks on boards. Dust jacket has minor edge wrinkling, slight darkening to spine edges and to flap-folds, minor edge wear. Near fine/Very Good+., University of Texas Press, Austin, 1981.<

1981, ISBN: 0292780400

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[EAN: 9780292780408], Fine, [PU: University of Texas Press, Austin, Texas], AMERICAN REVOLUTION; BRITISH ARMY; MORALE; SOCIAL HISTORY; SARATOGA CAMPAIGN; YORKTOWN REGIMENTS; SOLDIERS; CHA… Plus…

[EAN: 9780292780408], Fine, [PU: University of Texas Press, Austin, Texas], AMERICAN REVOLUTION; BRITISH ARMY; MORALE; SOCIAL HISTORY; SARATOGA CAMPAIGN; YORKTOWN REGIMENTS; SOLDIERS; CHARLES CORNWALLIS; JOHN BURGOYNE; LOGISTICS; BATTLE OF GUILFORD COURT HOUSE, Excellent, scholarly study of the British soldier during the American Revolution. Contents include: Volunteers and Conscripts, Diseases and Doctors, Rewards and Recreation, Crimes and Courts, Training and Campaigning, Bonds and Banners. The text is interspersed with 12 tables, and an appendix includes the "Parliamentary Debate on Responsibility for the British Loss in America." The author focuses on examples of events leading up to two of the major campaigns of the war: Saratoga and Yorktown. Blue cloth with bright gilt spine title. Dust jacket chipped at lower rear edge near spine with edge tear; in mylar cover.<

ISBN: 0292780400

[EAN: 9780292780408], 490 Gramm. Gebraucht - Guter Zustand. / Used - Good condition.