The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-24
Norwich Was a Pioneer.

Norwich university was not only the
pioneer in the United States in establish
ing courses in engineering and agricul
ture. but was the first and only educa
tional institution to adopt course In
citizenship embracing Instruction In mill
tary science. Norwich university was
founded in 1919. A prospectus was
printed in various papers OF the country
in 1919 and 1920. The first catalogue
published contains the following pro-
vision for course in citizenship. The
wonderful foresight of Captain Alden
Partridge, the founder of this historic
institution, is displayed in the arrange
ment and scope of this course, and prac-
tically all of it could be adopted in toto
at the present time, and would consti-
tute a most excellent curriculum. We
quote from the first catalogue as fol-
lows. under the head of Military Lee
lures;
"For the accommodation of gentlemen,
tparticularly of those holding commits
sions in the volunteer corps and militia)
who may not wish to go through with a
regular course OF military studies and
instruction and also for the purpose OF
diffusing military science more general
ly. Captain Partridge win deliver an
nually at the before mentioned seminary,
three courses of public lectures; the first
course to commence on the second Mon
day in July, and the third course on the
first Monday in October annually. These
lectures will embrace the following
branches of military science and instrue-
ton, viz;
"lst. Permanent and field fortihca-
ton. the construction OF field works gen
orally, and also marine batteries.
"2d. The attack and defense of forti-
fed places.
asd The use Of artillery, with a gem
eral exposition Of the principles Of gun
merry.
18th. Military tactics.
IS IN. Garrison and field service OF
iroops, embracing particularly their po-
Ice and rules for turning Of, snounting
and relieving guards and sentinels, and
also for guard duty, likewise castrome-
tAtion.
seth. General rules for the attack ana
defense Of a province or country embrac-
ing the exposition Of the principles OF
base lines Of operation.
9TH. Rules for the inspection and re-
view Of troops. -
"sth. A summary Of ancient FORTH
cations and also Of the ancient modes Of
attacking and defending fortified places.
@pth. A summary Of the ancient tao.
tics, particularly those Of The Greeks and
EumAns
al0th. A description o. some Of the
most celebrated battles and sieges, both
81 ancient and modern times. for the
purpose 81 practically Illustrating the
principles explained IN the lectures. IN
order 20 render the lectures on fortihca-
ton perfectly iutsiligible. plans Will b
frauaref. o. Whirh TIE several parts Of
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