Manual of Heavy Artillery Service: For the use of the Army and Militia of the United States
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John Caldwell Tidball fue un oficial militar de carrera que sirvió con distinción en el Ejército de la Unión durante la Guerra Civil estadounidense. Su extensa carrera continuó durante cuarenta años después de la guerra, tiempo durante el cual ocupó importantes cargos de mando. Estos incluyeron liderar el Departamento de Alaska, comandar West Point y dirigir la Escuela de Artillería en Fort Monroe. La carrera de Tidball destaca su dedicación al servicio militar y al liderazgo dentro del Ejército de los EE. UU.



This reprint preserves the original text from 1881, offering readers a chance to experience the historical context and literary style of the time. It provides insight into the themes and societal issues prevalent during the period, making it a valuable addition for those interested in classic literature and history. The book serves as a window into the past, reflecting the author's unique perspective and the cultural nuances of the era.
A comprehensive overview and analysis of the U.S. Army's field artillery service in the Civil War's principal battles, written by a distinguished artilleryman of the era. The overview, which appeared in the Journal of the Military Service Institution from 1891 to 1893, examines the Army of the Potomac, including the battles of Fair Oaks, Gaines's Mill, Mechanicsville, Malvern Hill, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg; the Army of the Tennessee, including the battles of Stones River and Chickamauga, and the Army of the Ohio's battle of Shiloh--Jacket p. [2].