The Plattsburg Manual: A Handbook for Military Training

"The Plattsburg Manual: A Handbook for Military Training" by O. O. Ellis is an instructional guide from the early 1900s designed to help people get ready for military training. Intended as a beginner's textbook, the manual presents key military ideas—covering everything from getting in shape and basic drills, to understanding discipline. The book kicks off with explanations that highlight the authors' knowledge and the manual's usefulness for anyone entering military training. It underlines how the book teaches the basic skills and information needed for military service. Following the introduction, the book clearly states what it aims to do, who it's for, and lays out a plan for getting physically ready, so new recruits are prepared for what's to come.