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The compleat body of the art military: : exactly compiled, and gradually composed for the foot, in the best refined manner, according to the practice of the modern times. Divided into three books: the first, conteining the postures of the pike and musket, ... The second, comprehending twelve exercises. ... The third, setting forth the drawing up & exercising of regiments, ... Together with the duties of all private souldiers and officers in a regiment, from a sentinel to a collonel. As also the duties of the military watches. Lastly, directions for ordering regiments or private companies to funeral occasions. Illustrated with variety of figures, of battail, ... The second edition with new additions, by Richard Elton, Lievtenant Collonel