Elements of Military Art and Science / Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars.

by H. W. Halleck

his efforts. Against these he will prepare such immense armaments,

—against these he will call into existence special agencies of attack,

which (unless met by an inexpugnable defensive system) shall insure

success."

"The mere defense of the city against ordinary fleets, is no longer

the question; but through the defensive works to be here erected, the

nation is to measure its strength against the most lavish use of the

resources of a great maritime power, aided by all that modern science

and mechanical ingenuity in creating or inventing means of attack, can

bring against them; in short, in fortifying New York, we are really