school of the soldier
Americannoun
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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 Jacob Dolson Cox
In the early stage of the school of the soldier it was not difficult to find those men who could best handle their guns and drill others in the same simple art.
From At Plattsburg by Allen French
We were drilled at Carrollton in the "school of the soldier," "school of the company," and skirmish drill, with dress parade at sunset.
From The Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865 by Leander Stillwell
At the time he became a full member he was well versed in the school of the soldier, and familiar with the school of the Company.
From History of the Dewitt guard, company A, 50th regiment National guard, state of New York by Unknown
The cadet would take to the "school of the soldier" with enthusiasm.
From The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6. by Various
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