First published in 1855, 'Rifle and Light Infantry Tactics' is a military manual designed to provide detailed instructions on the tactics and maneuvers used by light infantry and riflemen during the mid-19th century. Drawing on his experience as a veteran of the Mexican-American War, General William Hardee provides a comprehensive guide to the use of firearms in combat, covering everything from skirmishing and marksmanship to bayonet drills and fortifications. A fascinating and informative window into a bygone era of warfare. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.