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

Guard, Advanced. See [Advanced Guard].

Guard, Baggage. A guard who has the care of the baggage on a march.

Guard-chamber. A guard-room.

Guard, Counter-. See [Counter-guards].

Guard, Detail. The men from a company, regiment, or other organization detailed for guard duty.

Guard, Dismounting. The act of coming off guard.

Guard, Forage. A detachment sent out to secure foragers. They are posted at all places where either the enemy’s party may come to disturb the foragers, or where they may be spread too near the enemy, so as to be in danger of being taken. This guard consists both of horse and foot, who must remain on their posts till the foragers are all come off the ground.

Guard, Grand. The main guard of a camp or army. See [Grand Guard].

Guard-house. A building occupied by the guard. The prisoners being kept in the building, it is frequently used as a synonym for prison-room or lock-up. To take one to the guard-house, is to confine him.

Guard, Magazine-. See [Gardes-magazine].