Musketeer Drill Manual, 17th century

Title

Musketeer Drill Manual, 17th century

Subject

warfare

Description

This is a drill manual for musketeers to study in the proper technique for firing their weapons. With the advent of firearms, new advances in line infantry tactics had to be invented in order to prevent accidents and increase unit efficiency. Manuals like these were the precursors for modern military drill exercises.

Creator

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Source

Wikimedia Commons

Publisher

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Date

circa 17th century

Contributor

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Rights

public domain

Relation

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Format

1,200 × 1,800, (1.37 MB) jpeg

Language

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Type

image

Identifier

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Coverage

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Original Format

print

Physical Dimensions

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Files

MusketeerManual.jpg

Citation

“Musketeer Drill Manual, 17th century,” Guns, Boats, and Gunboats, accessed May 15, 2024, https://history139.omeka.net/items/show/47.