Handy Dictionary of Military Terms (1873)

A Handy Dictionary of Military Terms (1873) by William Wallingford Knollys is a comprehensive guide to military terminology used during the late 19th century. The book is organized alphabetically and includes definitions of military terms, abbreviations, and acronyms commonly used during that time period. The author, a retired British Army officer, provides detailed explanations of military tactics, weapons, and equipment, as well as military rank and organization. The book also includes a section on military law and regulations. This dictionary serves as a valuable resource for historians, military enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the language of warfare during the late 1800s.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.