The 1862 Army Officer's Pocket Companion - 2002 reprint

"The Army Officer's Pocket Companion," published in 1862 by William P. Craighill, served as an essential military manual for Union officers during the American Civil War. This practical handbook covered fundamental aspects of military science, field fortifications, and army regulations that an officer needed to know for effective command. Drawing from his experience as an instructor at West Point, Craighill designed the book to be a portable reference guide that officers could easily carry and consult in the field. The manual includes detailed information on topics such as camp layouts, marching formations, basic engineering principles, and tactical operations. The book, one of the first Army field manuals, represents an important piece of Civil War era military literature that helped standardize officer training and field operations during a critical period in American military history. The Army Officer's Pocket Companion Principally Designed For Staff Officers In The Field - William P. Craighill Reprinted 2002, Stackpole Books, Mechanicsburg. Hardcover. Approx. 4x6in. 314pp. In great shape.