Instruction of Musketry

Published in the late nineteenth century, this book provides a detailed guide to the art of musketry, a critical component of early modern warfare. Written by the War Office, the book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of firearms, the principles of marksmanship, and the tactics of the battlefield. Lavishly illustrated with diagrams and photographs, 'Instruction of Musketry' remains an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the art and science of military strategy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.