school of the soldier
Americannoun
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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
Miss Weems, our gallantry receives some rude rebuffs in the harsh school of the soldier.
From Fort Lafayette or, Love and Secession by Benjamin Wood
Many a swollen arm caused gentle memories as part of each day was gradually being given over to, first calesthenics, then to a knowledge of the school of the soldier.
From The Delta of the Triple Elevens The History of Battery D, 311th Field Artillery US Army, American Expeditionary Forces by William Elmer Bachman
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
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
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