Technique of modern tactics

This concise manual offers a systematic study of troop leading, presenting the essential methods for directing detachments of infantry, artillery, engineers, and cavalry. Drawing on the authors’ extensive field experience, it blends historical lessons from the Revolution through the Civil War with practical instructions for maneuver, communication, and discipline. Readers gain clear guidance on forming, marching, and deploying small units in a variety of terrain and combat situations.

The work quickly became a standard reference, adopted by the War Department for the Army War College, Marine Corps schools, and National Guard training programs. Its straightforward prose, annotated diagrams, and real‑world examples make it valuable for officers seeking to sharpen their tactical judgment and improve overall readiness. Even today, the principles it lays out continue to inform modern leadership courses focused on effective, coordinated action on the battlefield.