Written by
Maj. Gen. Morrison, John F., American, 1857 - 1932
Maj. Stewart, Merch Bradt, American, 1875 - 1934
Brig. Gen. Bjornstad, Alfred William, American, 1874 - 1934
Published by
United States Government Publishing Office, American, founded 1860
Created by
United States Department of War, American, 1789 - 1947
Subject of
Maj. Gen. Wood, Leonard, American, 1860 - 1927
Date
1911; 1917
Medium
ink on paper with cloth
Dimensions
H x W x D: 5 7/8 × 4 1/2 × 5/8 in. (14.9 × 11.4 × 1.6 cm)
Description
Infantry Drill Regulation 1911 is a blue fabric wrapped book with black print that reads: INFANTRY / DRILL REGULATIONS / UNITED STATES ARMY / 1911 / CORRECTED TO APRIL 15, 1917]. The binder has the name in black type as well, [INFANTRY DRILL REGULATIONS 1911]. The back cover is blank. The book is the second printing and has 254 pages. The manual has illustrations and photographs throughout depicting the definitive moves and instructions the soldier must follow during Drill and Combat. This includes a detailed pull out illustration of a rifle on page 71. A section of sheet music is included for bugle calls, an appendix, and a manual of the bayonet.
Place made
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Books and Published Materials
Type
regulations
reference books
Topic
Military
World War I
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alan Laird
Object number
2017.111.24.2
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55a8026b5-b076-41c5-b78d-2bc832088e7e

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