A Military Dictionary and Gazetteer / Comprising ancient and modern military technical terms, historical accounts of all North American Indians, as well as ancient warlike tribes; also notices of battles from the earliest period to the present time, with a concise explanation of terms used in heraldry and the offices thereof. The work also gives valuable geographical information. Compiled from the best authorities of all nations. With an appendix containing the Articles of war, etc.

by Thomas Wilhelm

Chandernagore. The principal settlement of the French in Bengal, which is encompassed by the British district of Hooghly. In 1757 this settlement was taken by the British, but restored in 1763. In 1793 it was again taken by the British, but restored to the French a second time in 1816.

Chandore. A fortified town of British India, 130 miles northwest from Bombay. In 1804 and 1818 this place capitulated to the British.

Chantier (Fr.). A square piece of wood, which is used for the purpose of raising anything. It serves to place barrels of gunpowder in a proper manner, and frequently to try pieces of ordnance instead of frames.

Chantilly. A post-village of Fairfax Co., Va. Here, on September 1, 1862, the Confederate troops of Gen. Lee attacked a part of Gen. Pope’s army, under Gens. Reno, Stevens, and Kearney, and a severe conflict ensued, lasting into the night, and resulting in the death of Gens. Stevens and Kearney.

Chape. The metallic part put on the end of a scabbard, to prevent the point of the sword or bayonet from piercing through it.

Chapeau. In a military sense, a hat, cap, or other head-covering.

Chapeau Bras. A military hat which can be flattened and put under the arm.

Chaperon. A hood or cape worn by Knights of the Garter.

Chaplain. A clergyman with a military commission, giving him the spiritual charge of soldiers. There are 30 post and 4 regimental chaplains in the U. S. army.

Chaplain-General. In the British service, the officer at the head of the chaplain’s department.