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A Military Dictionary and Gazetteer / Comprising ancient and modern military technical terms, historical accounts of all North American Indians, as well as ancient warlike tribes; also notices of battles from the earliest period to the present time, with a concise explanation of terms used in heraldry and the offices thereof. The work also gives valuable geographical information. Compiled from the best authorities of all nations. With an appendix containing the Articles of war, etc. cover

A Military Dictionary and Gazetteer / Comprising ancient and modern military technical terms, historical accounts of all North American Indians, as well as ancient warlike tribes; also notices of battles from the earliest period to the present time, with a concise explanation of terms used in heraldry and the offices thereof. The work also gives valuable geographical information. Compiled from the best authorities of all nations. With an appendix containing the Articles of war, etc.

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A comprehensive military reference compiled in the late nineteenth century that assembles technical terms, concise definitions, and procedural notices across military specialisms, together with historical accounts of indigenous and ancient warlike peoples, summaries of battles, heraldic vocabulary, and geographical entries. Drawn from numerous English, French, and German sources, the volume organizes thousands of brief articles for ready consultation and concludes with an appendix reproducing the Articles of War and related regulations.

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Thomas Wilhelm

Thomas Wilhelm was an author known for his comprehensive work, "A Military Dictionary and Gazetteer." This reference book encompasses a wide range of military technical terms, historical accounts of North American Indians, and details about ancient warlike tribes. Wilhelm's compilation also includes notices of battles from ancient times to the present, along with explanations of heraldry and geographical information. His work draws from various authoritative sources, making it a valuable resource for those interested in military history and terminology.

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