A Military Dictionary: Or, Explaination of the Several Systems of Discipline of Different Kinds of Troops, Infantry, Artillery, and Cavalry; the Principles of Fortification, and All the Modern Improvements in the Science of Tactics: Comprising the Pocket Gunner, Or Little Bombardier; the Military Regulations of the United States; the Weights, Measures, and Monies of All Nations; the Technical Terms and Phrases of the Art of War in the French Language. Particularly Adapted to the Use of the Military Institutions of the United StatesWilliam Duane, no. 98, Market street, 1810 - 748 halaman |
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Halaman 9
... direction of a ray of light , & c . makes at the point where it first touches the body it strikes against , with a line ANGLES are either right , acute , or ob - erected perpendicular to the surface of that body . tuse . A Right ANGLE ...
... direction of a ray of light , & c . makes at the point where it first touches the body it strikes against , with a line ANGLES are either right , acute , or ob - erected perpendicular to the surface of that body . tuse . A Right ANGLE ...
Halaman 21
... direction of its greatest dimension ; it should therefore take a line obliquely or in flank ; but a column in front . || high may be thrown up , to cover the carriages . Artillery should never fire against artil- lery , unless the ...
... direction of its greatest dimension ; it should therefore take a line obliquely or in flank ; but a column in front . || high may be thrown up , to cover the carriages . Artillery should never fire against artil- lery , unless the ...
Halaman 24
... direction , till the side of attack is determined on ; and with the addition of the reserve , 49 pieces may be ... directions , as the ene- my's fire grows destructive ; but may again be taken advantage of , as circum- stances offer . As ...
... direction , till the side of attack is determined on ; and with the addition of the reserve , 49 pieces may be ... directions , as the ene- my's fire grows destructive ; but may again be taken advantage of , as circum- stances offer . As ...
Halaman 61
... direction for placing them at the proper distances , to fit the chesses that cover the bridge . The baulks should then be laid across the boats , and keyed together : their numbers proportioned to the strength required in the bridge ...
... direction for placing them at the proper distances , to fit the chesses that cover the bridge . The baulks should then be laid across the boats , and keyed together : their numbers proportioned to the strength required in the bridge ...
Halaman 63
... direction of the length of the bridge . This force arises from the per- pendicular gravitation of the stones of the arch , which being kept from descending by the form of the arch , and the resistance of the pier , exert their force in ...
... direction of the length of the bridge . This force arises from the per- pendicular gravitation of the stones of the arch , which being kept from descending by the form of the arch , and the resistance of the pier , exert their force in ...
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Halaman 329 - States, and if any doubt should arise, not explained by said articles, then according to your conscience, the best of your understanding, and the custom of war in like cases...
Halaman 108 - ... officer commanding the army, detachment, or garrison, shall prosecute in the name of the United States, but...
Halaman 332 - All crimes not capital, and all disorders and neglects, which officers and soldiers may be guilty of, to the prejudice of good order and military discipline, though not mentioned in the foregoing articles of war, are to be taken cognizance of by a general, or a regimental, garrison, or field officers' court-martial, according to the nature and degree of the offense, and punished at the discretion of such court.
Halaman 329 - ... in time of peace or war, respect a general officer, be carried into execution, until after the whole proceedings shall have been transmitted to the Secretary of War, to be laid before the President of the United States for his confirmation or disapproval, and orders in the case.
Halaman 324 - I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the United States of America, and that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies whomsoever, and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States, and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to the rules and Articles of War.
Halaman 330 - No officer or soldier who shall be put in arrest shall continue in confinement more than eight days, or until such time as a court-martial can be assembled.
Halaman 324 - Any officer or soldier who, being present at any mutiny or sedition, does not use...
Halaman 326 - ... to deliver over such accused person or persons to the civil magistrate, and likewise to be aiding and assisting to the officers of justice in apprehending and securing the person or persons so accused, in order to bring him or them to trial.
Halaman 329 - В., do swear that you will well and truly try and determine, according to evidence, the matter now before you, between the United States of America and the prisoner to be tried, and that you will duly administer justice...
Halaman 326 - No officer or soldier shall use any reproachful or provoking speeches or gestures to another, upon pain, if an officer, of being put in arrest ; if a soldier, confined, and of asking pardon of the party offended, in the presence of his commanding officer.