Works cited for American Military sources, including Army Regulations, orderly books, memoirs, journals, etc.
American Military Scholarly Sources
Emerson, William K. “The Army’s Last Set of Confusing Chevrons.” Military Collector & Historian 56, No. 4 (Winter 2004), pp. 219-233.
—. Encyclopedia of the United States Army Insignia and Uniforms. University of Oklahoma Press, 1996.
18th Century Military Sources – American
Dewees, Samuel. A History of the Life and Services of Captain Samuel Dewees, a Native of Pennsylvania, and Soldier of the Revolutionary and Last Wars. Edited by John Smith Hanna. Baltimore: Robert Neilson, 1844.
von Steuben, Baron. Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States. Philadelphia: Styner and Cist, 1779.
19th Century Military Sources – American
Manual of Arms – Find All Listed Here
Abstract of Infantry Tactics; including Exercises and Manoeuvres of Light-Infantry and Riflemen; for the use of the Militia of the United States. Boston: Hilliard, Gray, Little and Wilkins, 1830.
Baxter, D. W. C. The Volunteer’s Manual: Containing Full Instructions for the Recruit, in the Schools of the Soldier and Squad. Philadelphia: King & Baird, 1861.
Cairns, John T. The Recruit: A Compilation of Exercises and Movements of Infantry, Light-Infantry and Riflemen. 5th Edition. New York: Horstmann Bros & Allien, 1853.
Casey, Silas. Infantry Tactics, for the Instruction, Exercise, and Manoeuvres of the Soldier, a Company, Line of Skirmishers, Battalion, Brigade or Corps d’Armès. vol 1. New York: D. van Nostrand, 1862.
Cooper, S. A Concise System of Instructions and Regulations for the Militia and Volunteers of the United States. Philadelphia: Robert P. Desilver, 1836.
—. A Concise System of Instructions and Regulations for the Militia and Volunteers of the United States. New Edition. Philadelphia: Charles Desilver, 1861.
Coppèe, Henry. The Field Manual for Battalion Drill containing the Exercises and Manoeuvres in the School of the Battalion. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott & Co., 1862.
—. The Field Manual of Evolutions of the Line. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott & Co., 1862.
Darrow, Pierce. Scott’s Militia Tactics; comprising the duty of Infantry, Light-Infantry, and Riflemen. 2nd Edition. Hartford: Oliver D. Cooke, 1821.
Ellsworth, E. E. Manual of Arms for Light Infantry, adapted to the Rifled Musket. Chicago: P. T. Sherlock, 1861.
Gilham, William. Manual of Instruction for the Volunteers and Militia of the Confederate States. Richmond, VA: West & Johnston, 1861.
Hardee, W. J. Hardee’s Rifle and Light Infantry Tactics. Memphis, TN: E. C. Kirk & Co., 1861.
Hardee, W. J. Rifle and Light Infantry Tactics. 2 vols. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Grambo & Co., 1855.
Missing vol 2
Kautz, August. The Company Clerk. 12th Ed. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott & Co., 1865.
—. Customs of Service for Non-Commissioned Officers and Soldiers. Washington, D.C.: J. B. Lippincott & Co., 1864.
—. Customs of Service for Officers of the Army. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott & Co., 1868.
Le Gal, Eugene. School of the Guides; designed for the use of the Militia of the United States. New York: D. Van Nostrand, 1862.
Lippitt, Francis J. A Treatise on the Tactical Use of the Three Arms: Infantry, Artillery, and Cavalry. New York: D. Van Nostrand, 1865.
—. Field Service in War. New York: D. Van Nostrand, 1869.
Morris, William H. Infantry Tactics. 2 vols. New York: D. Van Nostrand, 1865.
Missing vol 2
Pace, WM. B. Rifle and Light Infantry Tactics; for the Exercise and Maneuvers. Great Salt Lake City: Deseret News Print, 1865.
Patten, George. Patten’s Infantry Tactics, Bayonet Drill, and Small Sword Exercise. New York: J. W. Fortune, 1865.
Reed, Hugh T. Upton’s Infantry Tactics, Abridged and Revised. Baltimore: A. W. Reed & Co., 1882.
Richardson, J. Infantry Tactics, or Rules for the Exercise and Manoeuvres of the Confederate States Infantry in the Evolutions of the Line. Richmond, VA: West & Johnston, 1862.
Scott, Winfred. Infantry-Tactics. 3 vols. New York: George Dearborn, 1835.
—. Rules and Regulations for the Field Exercise and Manoeuvres of Infantry. New York: W. Mercein, 1815.
—. Rules and Regulations for the Field Exercise and Manoeuvres of Infantry. Concord: Issac Hill, 1817.
[Smyth]. Rules and Regulations for the Field Exercise and Manoeuvres of Infantry. Philadelphia: Fry and Kammerer, 1812.
[Smyth]. Rules and Regulations for the Field Exercise and Manoeuvres of Infantry. Concord, NH: War Department, 1817.
Upton, Emory. A New System of Infantry Tactics Double and Single Rank: Adapted to American Topography and Improved Fire-Arms. New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1868.
—. Infantry Tactics Double and Single Rank: Adapted to American Topography and Improved Fire-Arms. Revised Edition. New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1875.
US Army Regulations – Find All Listed Here
An act establishing rules and articles for the government of the armies of the United States, with the regulations of the War department respecting the same, to which are added, the several laws relative to the army the militia when in actual service, volunteers, rangers, Ordnance department, and the Quarter master’s and Commissary General’s department. Albany, NY: Websters & Skinners, 1812.
General Regulations for the Army of the United States. Washington, D.C.: J. & G.S. Gideon, 1841.
General Regulations for the Army of the United States. Washington, D.C.: J. & G.S. Gideon, 1847.
General Regulations for the Army. Philadelphia: M. Carey and Sons, 1821.
General Regulations for the Army. Washington, D.C.: Francis P. Blair, 1834.
General Regulations for the Military Forces of the State of New York. Albany, NY: Weed, Parsons, & Co., 1858.
Military Laws, and Rules and Regulations for the Army of the United States. Washington, D.C.: War Department, 1814.
Military Laws, and Rules and Regulations for the Army of the United States. Washington, D.C.: E. de Krafft, 1816.
Regulation and Decisions Pertaining to the Uniform of the Army of the United States. 5th Edition. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1901.
Regulations and Decisions Pertaining to the Uniform of the Army of the United States. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1897.
Regulations for the Army of the Confederate States, 1864. Richmond, VA: J. W. Randolph, 1864.
Regulations for the Army of the United States 1910. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1911.
Regulations for the Army of the United States 1913. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1917.
Regulations for the Army of the United States and General Orders in Force. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1881.
Regulations for the Army of the United States. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1857.
Regulations for the Army of the United States. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1889.
Regulations for the Army of the United States. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1895.
Regulations for the Uniform & Dress of the Army of the United States. Philadelphia: William [???], 1851.
Regulations for the Uniform & Dress of the Army of the United States. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1872.
Regulations for the Uniform and Dress of the Army of the United States. Washington, DC: Adjutant General’s Office, 1839.
Revised United States Army Regulations of 1861. New York: Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Officer, 1863.
General Orders – Find All Listed Here
General Orders Army of the Potomac 1861. Washington, D.C.: Headquarters Printing Office, 1862.
General Orders Army of the Potomac 1862. 2 vols. Washington, D.C.: Headquarters Printing Office, 1863.
General Orders Army of the Potomac 1863. Washington, D.C.: Headquarters Printing Office, 1863.
General Orders Army of the Potomac 1864. Washington, D.C.: Headquarters Printing Office, 1864.
General Orders Army of the Potomac 1865. Washington, D.C.: Headquarters Printing Office, 1865.
General Orders of the War Department embracing the years 1861, 1862, & 1863. 2 vols. New York: Derby & Miller, 1864.
General Orders Quartermaster General’s Office, 1867. Washington, D.C.: 1868.
General Orders Quartermaster General’s Office, 1868. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1869.
General Orders and Circulars, Adjutant General’s Office, 1874. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1875.
General Orders and Circulars, Adjutant General’s Office, 1877. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1878.
General Orders and Circulars, Adjutant General’s Office, 1878. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1879.
General Orders and Circulars, Adjutant General’s Office, 1880. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1881.
General Orders and Circulars, Adjutant General’s Office, 1884. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1885.
General Orders and Circulars, Adjutant General’s Office, 1886. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1887.
General Orders and Circulars, Adjutant General’s Office, 1887. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1888.
General Orders and Circulars, Adjutant General’s Office, 1889. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1890.
General Orders and Circulars, Adjutant General’s Office, 1890. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1891.
General Orders and Circulars, Adjutant General’s Office, 1892. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1893.
General Orders and Circulars, Adjutant General’s Office, 1897. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1898.
General Orders and Circulars, Adjutant General’s Office, 1898. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1899.
General Orders and Circulars, Adjutant General’s Office, 1899. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1900.
General Orders and Circulars, Adjutant General’s Office, 1900. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1901.
General Orders and Circulars, Adjutant General’s Office, 1902. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1903.
General Orders and Circulars, Adjutant General’s Office, 1903. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1903.
General Orders and Circulars, War Department, 1904. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1905.
General Orders and Circulars, War Department, 1905. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1906.
Compilation of General Orders, Circulars and Bulletins of the War Department: Issued between February 15, 1881 and December 31, 1915. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1916.
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