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About The Book: Elements of Military Science: For the Use of Students in Colleges and Universities (1895) by James Sumner Pettit is a systematic introduction to military science as a scholarly discipline. Framed like a physical science, it begins with foundational definitions and builds through core principles to practical applications. The text emphasizes the integration of diverse fields—chemistry, mechanics, hydro-dynamics, law, politics, and religion—into military strategy and operations. Spanning roughly 208 pages, it addresses troop organization, battlefield tactics, logistics, and the evolution of military thought, making it a comprehensive instructional resource for college students studying defense science. About The Author: James Sumner Pettit (1856–1906) was an American author and military educator known for his works on technology and military science. His book Modern Reproductive Graphic Processes (1884) explored emerging techniques in printing and image reproduction, offering technical insights valuable to artists, printers, and engineers of the time. Pettit later authored Elements of Military Science (1894), a structured academic guide for college and university students. It presented military science as an interdisciplinary field, blending strategy, organization, law, and engineering. Through his writings, Pettit contributed to both technical education and the formal study of military theory in American higher education. The Title 'Elements of Military Science: For the Use of Students in Colleges and Universities written/authored/edited by James Sumner Pettit', published in the year 1894. The ISBN 9789367812389 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 219 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Science. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.