
A Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
A Comprehensive Guide to Military Terminology and StrategiesBy Thomas WilhelmLength65h 46m
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In "A Military Dictionary and Gazetteer," Thomas Wilhelm presents a comprehensive reference work that delineates military terminology alongside geographical and historical contexts relevant to warfare. The dictionary is characterized by Wilhelm's meticulous attention to detail and clarity, making complex military concepts accessible to both scholars and lay readers. Divided into entries that encompass definitions, explanations, and historical significance, this work provides a potent lens through which to understand the evolution of military language and its implications on strategy and tactics within the broader landscape of military history. The literary style is both pedagogical and authoritative, reflecting Wilhelm's deep commitment to military education during an era when such knowledge was crucial for informed citizenship and leadership in a rapidly changing world. Thomas Wilhelm, a noted US Army officer and military historian, leveraged his extensive experience and scholarly pursuits to author this seminal work. His military background and dedication to the dissemination of military knowledge in the late 19th century influenced him to compile a resource that would serve not just his contemporaries but future generations of military professionals and historians. Wilhelm's passion for clarity in military language and its significance in battle syntax is palpably reflected in this meticulously crafted dictionary. For readers interested in military history, terminology, or the evolution of geopolitical landscapes, Wilhelm's "A Military Dictionary and Gazetteer" serves as an indispensable resource. This book is more than a mere dictionary; it is a vital contribution to military scholarship and a testament to the importance of precise language in the discourse of warfare. Engage with this work to enrich your understanding of the intricate relationship between language and military action.
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GenreHistory
Length65 hrs 46 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 22, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION.
50B.
2PREFACE TO THE REVISED EDITION.
51C.
3AUTHORITIES CONSULTED IN THE COMPILATION OF THIS WORK.
52D.
4ENGLISH AND AMERICAN WORKS.
53E.
5GERMAN WORKS.
54F.
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6FRENCH WORKS.
55G.
7IMPORTANT MAXIMS.
56H.
8A. (pt. 1)
57M.
9A. (pt. 2)
58N.
10B. (pt. 1)
59P.
11B. (pt. 2)
60R.
12C. (pt. 1)
61S.
13C. (pt. 2)
62T.
14D.
63V.
15E.
64ARTICLES OF WAR.
16F.
65INDEX TO ILLUSTRATIONS
17G. (pt. 1)
66PLATE 1.
18G. (pt. 2)
67PLATE 2.
19H.
68PLATE 3.
20I.
69PLATE 4.
21J.
70PLATE 5.
22K.
71PLATE 6.
23L. (pt. 1)
72PLATE 7.
24L. (pt. 2)
73PLATE 8.
25M. (pt. 1)
74PLATE 9.
26M. (pt. 2)
75PLATE 10.
27M. (pt. 3)
76PLATE 11.
28N.
77PLATE 12.
29O. (pt. 1)
78PLATE 13.
30O. (pt. 2)
79PLATE 14.
31P. (pt. 1)
80PLATE 15.
32P. (pt. 2)
81PLATE 16.
33P. (pt. 3)
82PLATE 17.
34Q.
83PLATE 18.
35R. (pt. 1)
84PLATE 19.: MEANS EMPLOYED IN PASSING RIVERS.
36R. (pt. 2)
85PLATE 20.
37S. (pt. 1)
86PLATE 21.
38S. (pt. 2)
87PLATE 22.
39S. (pt. 3)
88PLATE 23.: MISCELLLANEOUS.
40T. (pt. 1)
89PLATE 24.: MINING.
41T. (pt. 2)
90PLATE 25.
42U.
91PLATE 26.
43V.
92PLATE 27.
44W.
93PLATE 28.
45X.
94PLATE 29.
46Y.
95PLATE 30.
47Z.
96PLATE 31.
48APPENDIX. EMBRACING WORDS CASUALLY OMITTED IN THE BODY OF THE WORK AND THE ARTICLES OF WAR.
97PLATE 32.
49A.