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The theatre of the present war in the Netherlands and upon the Rhine: Containing a description of all the divisions and subdivisions, rivers, Fortified and other considerable Towns, in the Ten Catholick Provinces, the South-West Part of Germany, the Frontiers of France towards each, and all Lorrain; including the whole Scene of Military Operations, that may be expected during the Hostilities in those Countries. With a general map, sixty eight plans of fortified places, and seventeen particular Maps, upon a larger Scale, of the Territories round most of the chief Cities. Also a short introduction to the art of fortification, containing Draughts and Explanations of the principal Works in Military Architecture, and the Machines and Utensils necessary either in Attacks or Defences: als a military dictionary, more copious than has hitherto appear'd, explaining all the Technical Terms in the Science of War.
Date: M,DCC,XLV. [1745]- Books
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An universal military dictionary, or a copious explanation of the technical terms &c. Used in the equipment, machinery, movements, and military operations of an army. By Capt. George Smith, Inspector of the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich.
Smith, George, Capt.Date: 1779- Books
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The military guide for young officers, containing a system of the art of war; Parade, Camp, Field Duty; Manoeuvres, Standing and General Orders; Warrants, Regulations, Returns; Tables, Forms, Extracts from Military Acts; Battles, Sieges, Forts, Ports, Military Dictionary, &c. with Twenty-Five Maps and Copper Plates. By Thomas Simes, Esq. Author of the Military Medley.
Simes, Thomas, active 1757-1780.Date: 1781;- Books
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A new military, historical, and explanatory dictionary: including the warriors gazetteer of places remarkable for sieges or battles. By Thomas Simes, Esq;
Simes, Thomas, active 1757-1780.Date: M,DCC,LXXVI. [1776]- Books
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The news-Readers pocket-book: or, a military dictionary. Explaining The most difficult Terms made use of in Fortification, Gunnery, and the whole Compass of the Military Art. And a naval dictionary; explaining The Terms used in Navigation, Ship-Building, &c. To which is added, a Concise Political History of Europe. With the Genealogies and Families of the several Emperors, Kings, and Princes, now reigning; and some account of the Religions they profess.
Date: M.DCC.LIX. [1759]