Technique of Modern Tactics: A Study of Troop Leading Methods in the Operations of Detachments of All Arms

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George Banta Publishing Company, 1916 - 440 Seiten
 

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Seite 266 - ... the nation at large, but each daily report shows clearly that they are being endured on at least an equal scale by all the combatants engaged throughout Europe, friends and foes alike. In war as it is to-day between civilised nations, armed to the teeth with the present deadly rifle and machine-gun, heavy casualties are absolutely unavoidable. For the slightest undue exposure the heaviest toll is exacted. The power of defence conferred by modern weapons is the main cause of the long duration...
Seite 362 - These requisitions and services shall only be demanded on the authority of the Commander in the locality occupied. The contributions in kind shall, as far as possible, be paid for in ready money; if not, their receipt shall be acknowledged.
Seite 365 - ... authority are assigned to the field train of the organization to which their owners are attached. On the march the headquarters wagons of brigades and divisions are generally attached to some regimental field train. Field trains are assigned, to regiments and independent battalions and are habitually divided into two sections: (1) A baggage section carrying baggage ; and (2) a ration section carrying rations and grain exclusively, and including rolling kitchens, if supplied. For transportation...
Seite 362 - The commander of the field forces exercises supreme authority over all military and administrative matters within the zone assigned him, organizing the means placed at his disposal so as to insure efficiency, and directing and controlling all operations necessary to the accomplishment of his mission. The commander of the line of communications is responsible to the commander of the field forces for the efficient operation and defense of the line of communications and directs and controls all administrative...
Seite 397 - Fortification. — Any engineering work or accessory device which increases the fighting power of troops by affording shelter or concealment or increased fire effect, or which restricts the tactical maneuvers or fire effect of the enemy. Fortification, field or hasty. — Those works executed by combatant troops in the field to meet immediate tactical needs. Fougasse. — A small land mine with a charge of explosive and broken stone. It is fired by powder fuse or electricity as the enemy approaches.
Seite 266 - ... heavy casualties are absolutely unavoidable. For the slightest undue exposure the heaviest toll is exacted. The power of defence conferred by modern weapons is the main cause of the long duration of the battles of the present day, and it is this fact which mainly accounts for such loss and waste of life. Both one and the other can, however, be shortened and lessened if attacks can be supported by the most efficient and powerful force of artillery available ; but an almost unlimited supply of...
Seite 362 - ... to insure efficiency, and directing and controlling all operations necessary to the accomplishment of his mission. The commander of the line of communications is responsible to the commander of the field forces for the efficient operation and defense of the line of communications and directs and controls all administrative and staff services attached thereto. Headquarters and Staffs: All military units larger than a company have headquarters and staffs.
Seite 6 - Whether we may be willing to admit it or not, in the conduct of war, we have rejected the practice of European nations and with little variation, have thus far pursued the policy of China. All of our wars have been prolonged for want of judicious and economical preparation, and often when the people have impatiently awaited the tidings of victory, those of humiliating defeat have plunged the nation into mourning. The cause of all this is obvious to the soldier and should be no...
Seite 401 - Parados.- — A bank of earth in rear of a trench to protect the occupants from the back draft of shells bursting behind the trench Parapet. — A bank of earth or other material in front of a trench or emplacement, which protects the occupants from fire.
Seite 144 - Screening, contact, and reconnaissance. (c) Seizing and holding important advanced or isolated positions, thus delaying the advance of the enemy until the arrival of the other arms. (d) To operate on the flank and in rear of the enemy. (e) Raids and other enterprises requiring great mobility. (/) The mounted charge at the opportune moment against Infantry or Field Artillery.

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