school of the soldier

American  

noun

1. school116

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Example Sentences

It was decreed that instruction in the school of the soldier should begin immediately.

From The Delta of the Triple Elevens The History of Battery D, 311th Field Artillery US Army, American Expeditionary Forces by Bachman, William Elmer

As second lieutenant of the "Tappan Guard," I had acquired a pretty thorough knowledge of Hardee's tactics and a familiarity with the "school of the soldier" and "school of the company" which proved very useful.

From Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War by Kidd, James Harvey

He was taken as a raw recruit would be, taught the school of the soldier in marching, in the manual of arms, and in personal carriage.

From Military Reminiscences of the Civil War, Volume 1 April 1861-November 1863 by Cox, Jacob Dolson

As cadet I had more interest in the school of the soldier, horsemanship, sword exercise, and the outside game of foot-ball than in the academic courses.

From From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America by Longstreet, James

As a drill-master he was not excelled, and under his instruction the Company soon became very proficient in the manual of arms, and school of the soldier and Company.

From History of the Dewitt guard, company A, 50th regiment National guard, state of New York by Unknown