An Elementary Treatise on Advanced-Guard, Out-Post (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Mahan, D. H.

9781330787182: An Elementary Treatise on Advanced-Guard, Out-Post (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1330787188 ISBN 13 : 9781330787182

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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Mastering infantry formations for safe, effective battle movement
This concise guide explains how to position the advanced-guard, main body, and reserve to hold, defend, or strike when facing an enemy. It covers how to mask movements, use terrain to advantage, and coordinate supports to sustain pressure without breaking.

The book details practical rules for attack and defense, fatigue-free retreats, and how to use skirmishers, lines, and columns to keep fire disciplined and decisive. It also covers reconnaissance, map work, and gathering reliable local guides to improve speed and safety in dangerous areas.

How to arrange the advanced-guard, main body, and reserve for different missions

Strategies for defence, pursuit, and decisive bayonet charges

Techniques for reconnaissance, including measuring distances and angles in the field

Procedures for guarding convoys and handling ambushes or surprises

Ideal for readers seeking practical guidance on historical military tactics and the safe, effective movement of troops in the presence of an enemy.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330787188
ISBN 13: 9781330787182
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 145
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An Elementary Treatise on Advanced-Guard, Out-Post (Classic Reprint)

D. H. Mahan

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ISBN 10 : 1330787188 ISBN 13 : 9781330787182

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to the art of warfare as understood in the late 18th century. It is a compilation of knowledge drawn from the most respected military treatises of the time, translated and synthesized for a readership of militia officers in Britain. The author aims to provide a clear and concise explanation of crucial military concepts, particularly those related to the conduct of small, independent bodies of troops. In doing so, the author emphasizes the importance of topography in tactical decision making and highlights the distinct tactical strengths and limitations of infantry, cavalry, and artillery. The book explores a range of strategic and tactical scenarios, from defense against cavalry charges to the best approaches for attacking fortified positions, and offers detailed instructions for positioning troops, conducting reconnaissance, and executing retreats. Its detailed analysis of tactical maneuvering and the importance of understanding terrain in warfare make it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of military thought. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330787182_0

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