The Making of America, Volume 9Robert Marion La Follette, William Matthews Hardy, Charles Higgins Making of America Company, 1906 |
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... war assumed direct control of military matters , and at one time established his headquarters at Sackett's Harbor , N. Y. It was during this time that disaster and serious misfortune befell the nation THE UNITED STATES ARMY 3.
... war assumed direct control of military matters , and at one time established his headquarters at Sackett's Harbor , N. Y. It was during this time that disaster and serious misfortune befell the nation THE UNITED STATES ARMY 3.
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... threatened war with France . That war failing to materialize , he obtained a com- mission the following year as cornet in the United States army . When the corps of engineers was established he became a 6 NELSON A. MILES.
... threatened war with France . That war failing to materialize , he obtained a com- mission the following year as cornet in the United States army . When the corps of engineers was established he became a 6 NELSON A. MILES.
Halaman 7
... established he became a mem- ber of it , with the rank of lieutenant , being made a captain in 1805 and major in 1808. He continued to advance in rank un- til , in 1812 , he had reached the command of the third artillery , with the rank ...
... established he became a mem- ber of it , with the rank of lieutenant , being made a captain in 1805 and major in 1808. He continued to advance in rank un- til , in 1812 , he had reached the command of the third artillery , with the rank ...
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... establishing sham blockades , under which our commerce had been plundered in every sea , and ( 3 ) The sinister influence of the British over the northwestern Indians by which they were encouraged to outbreak against the citizens of the ...
... establishing sham blockades , under which our commerce had been plundered in every sea , and ( 3 ) The sinister influence of the British over the northwestern Indians by which they were encouraged to outbreak against the citizens of the ...
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... establish our prestige than anything in our history . No one knew or cared about the geography or the conditions of the small land engage- ments . These naval victories stirred the world . In 1813 there were four important naval duels ...
... establish our prestige than anything in our history . No one knew or cared about the geography or the conditions of the small land engage- ments . These naval victories stirred the world . In 1813 there were four important naval duels ...
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Halaman 97 - ... to Investigate and report upon all questions affecting the efficiency of the Army and Its state of preparation for military operations ; to render professional aid and assistance to the Secretary of War and to general officers and other superior commanders, and...
Halaman 117 - ... helpless, of the age requiring nurture, and of the sex entitled to protection from the free agency of the parent and the husband. The organization of the militia is yet more indispensable to the liberties of the country. It is only by an effective militia that we can at once enjoy the repose of peace and bid defiance to foreign aggression...
Halaman 318 - None other than a gentleman, as well as a seaman both in theory and practice, is qualified to support the character of a commission officer in the navy; nor is any man fit to command a ship of war who is not also capable of communicating his ideas on paper, in language that becomes his rank.
Halaman 50 - He was a foe without hate ; a friend without treachery; a soldier without cruelty ; a victor without oppression, and a victim without murmuring. He was a public officer without vices; a private citizen without wrong; a neighbor without reproach; a Christian without hypocrisy; a man without guile.
Halaman 159 - Whatever argument may be drawn from particular examples, superficially viewed, a thorough examination of the subject will evince that the art of war is at once comprehensive and complicated ; that it demands much previous study ; and that the possession of it, in its most improved and perfect state, is always of great moment to the security of a nation.
Halaman 243 - American to those who wrought such signal triumph for our country. It was forethought and preparation which secured us the overwhelming triumph of 1898. If we fail to show forethought and preparation now, there may come a time when disaster will befall us instead of triumph; and should this time come, the fault will rest primarily, not upon those whom the accident of events puts in supreme command at the moment, but upon those who have failed to prepare in advance. There should be no cessation in...
Halaman 97 - ... to the supervision of the Chief of Staff; and to perform such other military duties not otherwise assigned by law as may be from time to time prescribed by the President.
Halaman 389 - ... and sweet domestic thoughts flash out one by one across the blackening salt-meadow between. How much has not kerosene added to the cheerfulness of our evening landscape ! A pair of night-herons flapped heavily over me toward the hidden river.
Halaman 120 - ... provide himself with a good musket i»io or firelock, a sufficient bayonet and belt, two spare flints? and a knapsack, a pouch with a box therein, to contain not less than twenty-four cartridges, suited to the bore of his musket or firelock, each cartridge to contain a proper quantity of powder and ball ; or with a good rifle, knapsack, shot pouch and powder horn, twenty balls, suited to the bore of his rifle, and a quarter of a pound of powder...