BOOKS

(last updated 30/4/06)



Teaching drill is a major part of my hobby and that includes making the information available. I am also prepared to attempt to answer your questions on the drill covered by the booklets below, please e-mail me at:- john@civilwardrobe.demon.co.uk

I am available for military consultancy and for teaching 'British Infantry Drill 1640 to 1815' if the remuneration and working conditions are acceptable.

Please find below a list of the publications we produce along with a brief description, price and cost of postage.

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Titles in the 'Monck's Military Manuals' series:-



1/ THE PIKE - During the English Civil Wars (1642-51) by John Litchfield.

The Postures of the Pike after 'Directions for Musters' with illustrated instructions on how to use a Pike. The booklet also contains other useful, practical, information for military re-enactors, 32 pages, illustrated, £3.00 + p&p.



2/ THE MATCHLOCK MUSKET - During the English Civil Wars (1642-51) by John Litchfield.

The Postures of the Musket after 'Directions for Musters' with illustrated instructions on how to use a Musket. The booklet also contains other useful, practical, information for military re-enactors, 32 pages, illustrated, £3.00 + p&p.



3/ THE BASICS OF MILITARY MANOEUVRES - During the English Civil Wars (1642-51) by John Litchfield.

The information contained is based on 'Military Discipline or The Young Artillery Man', William Barriffe, 1661 and 'The Compleat Body of the Art Military', Richard Elton, 1659. The booklet describes the basics of how to organise and drill an infantry unit with the emphasis on practical battlefield drill, 44 pages, illustrated, £4.00 + p&p.



4/ THE FIRELOCK MUSKET - During the First Half of the Eighteenth Century (1728-56) by John Litchfield.

The information contained is based on 'Exersize for His Majesty's Forces, 1739' and The Manual Exercise as Ordered by His Majesty, 1745'. The booklet describes how to use a firelock musket and also contains other useful, practical, information for military re-enactors, 32 pages, illustrated, £3.00 + p&p.



5/ THE FIRELOCK MUSKET - During the Napoleonic Wars (1804-15) by John Litchfield.

The information contained is based on 'RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE FORMATION, FIELD-EXERCISE, AND MOVEMENTS OF HIS MAJESTY'S FORCES. FOR THE USE OF THE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE BRITISH ARMY 1807' and 'A series of Figures shewing all the Motions in the Manual and Platoon Exercises and different firings according to His Majesty's Regulations, 1828. Major T. L. Mitchell.' The booklet describes how to use a firelock musket and also contains other useful, practical, information for military re-enactors, 40 pages, illustrated, £4.00 + p&p.



6/ INSTRUCTION OF THE RECRUIT - During the Napoleonic Wars (1804-15) by John Litchfield.

Extracts from 'RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE FORMATION, FIELD-EXERCISE, AND MOVEMENTS OF HIS MAJESTY'S FORCES. FOR THE USE OF THE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE BRITISH ARMY 1807'. The booklet contains information on basic foot-drill for the instruction of the recruit and information on how to drill a Platoon or Company, 48 pages, £4.00 + p&p.

If you are looking for all the information that you need to teach a new recruit his drill then you will need 'THE FIRELOCK MUSKET - During the Napoleonic Wars (1804-15) by John Litchfield' as well.



7/ THE BATTALION - During the Napoleonic Wars (1804-15) by John Litchfield.

Extracts from 'RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE FORMATION, FIELD-EXERCISE, AND MOVEMENTS OF HIS MAJESTY'S FORCES. FOR THE USE OF THE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE BRITISH ARMY 1807'. The booklet contains information on how to organise and control a Battalion, 40 pages, £4.00 + p&p.



8/ A HANDBOOK FOR OFFICERS - During the Napoleonic Wars (1804-15) by John Litchfield.

The information contained is based on 'RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE FORMATION, FIELD-EXERCISE, AND MOVEMENTS OF HIS MAJESTY'S FORCES. FOR THE USE OF THE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE BRITISH ARMY 1807'. The booklet contains information on how to be an officer in a military re-enactment society, a few suggestions for organising re-enactment units, an 'Abstract and Words of Command' for the Company/Platoon and an 'Abstract and Words of Command' for the Battalion, 40 pages, £4.00 + p&p.



9/ LIGHT INFANTRY - During the Napoleonic Wars by John Litchfield.

This booklet consists of extracts from:- 'A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR THE LIGHT INFANTRY OFFICER: COMPRISING VALUABLE EXTRACTS FROM ALL THE MOST POPULAR WORKS ON THE SUBJECT; WITH FURTHER ORIGINAL INFORMATION: BY CAPT. T. H. COOPER HALF-PAY 56TH REGT. INFANTRY 1806.' The booklet contains information on the drill and tactics of Light Infantry including an abstract and words of command, 44 pages, £4.00 + p&p.

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Titles in the 'Monck's Information' series:-



1/ GENERAL GEORGE MONCK (1608-1670), 1st Duke of Albemarle, Patriot and National Hero by David Eteson.

A brief description of the life of George Monck, 28 pages, illustrated, £3.00 + p&p.



2/ RE-ENACTMENT: A beginner's guide by Anne Belsey.

The booklet describes what re-enactment is all about and offers advice about what to look for within a re-enactment society in order that you can join one that best fulfils your aspirations, 40 pages, £3.00 + p&p.



3/ THE WATERLOO CAMPAIGN of the 2nd Battalion Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards by John Litchfield.

This booklet contains extracts from 'Origin and Services of the Coldstream Guards' by Colonel Mac Kinnon and other sources. The booklet contains the official history of the Waterloo Campaign along with information on the soldiers equipment, rations and living conditions. 56 pages, illustrated, £5.00 + p&p.



4/ THE SIEGE OF ASHBY CASTLE - In the English Civil War by John Litchfield.

This booklet contains extracts from ' The Story of Ashby-de-la-Zouch' by W. Scott plus information on the soldiers who were involved in the siege. 44 pages, illustrated, £4.00 + p&p.

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Packing and Postage is £1.00 plus 25p per booklet (i.e. £1.25 for one booklet, £1.50 for two, etc). Please make cheques payable to:- 'John Litchfield' Send your cheque with a written order to:-

John Litchfield, 50 Church Street, Donisthorpe, Derby, UK. DE12 7PY.

We can also accept payment by 'PayPal'. Please contact me by e-mail:- john@civilwardrobe.demon.co.uk

Please remember to include your own address and allow 30 days for delivery.





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