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1862 Army Officer's Pocket Companion 
A Guide for Staff Officers in the Field
by William P. Craighill
- Unique summary of "military science" as it
stood at the beginning of the Civil War
- Excellent description of strategies, tactics, and
operations at higher level units
This amazingly complete book describes in crisp text all the information commanders and
staff officers need to know about "how the army works." Includes command
organization and administration; principles of employment of infantry, cavalry, artillery,
engineers, and signal; logistics (ordinance, quartermaster, transportation, subsistence,
and medical); movement of armies; camps and bivouacs; reconnaissance and patrols; order of
battle for attack, defense, siege, and retreat; and use of field fortifications,
obstacles, spies, and agents. Also included is information on promotions, courts-martial,
military honors, and even cooking and the design and use of field ovens.
About the Author:
Lieutenant William P. Craighill, U.S. Corps of Engineers, was assistant professor of
engineering at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point when he wrote this book.
Hard Cover - 320 Pages
3 5/8 x 5 7/8 with 26 drawings
* Note: This item ships directly from the publisher and will arrive separately from the
rest of your order.
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