Night Operations for Infantry: Compiled for the Use of Company Officers (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. T. Dawkins

9780428336028: Night Operations for Infantry: Compiled for the Use of Company Officers (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0428336027 ISBN 13: 9780428336028

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master night fighting with practical, field-tested training

This authoritative guide shows officers how to train infantry for operations after dark, turning fear into confidence and chaos into coordinated action. It focuses on a progressive, continuous approach to teaching night skills from the depot onward, with clear steps, formations, and safety discipline.

The book outlines a practical program that covers vision and hearing, navigation by stars and landmarks, and disciplined communication. It explains how to build calm, silent movements in darkness and how to reconnoiter, march, and assault at night with purpose and control. Readers will find concrete drill plans, security measures, and formation options tailored to different terrains and threats.

How to acclimate recruits to darkness and reduce nervousness
Techniques for improving night vision, hearing, and direction finding
Practical formations, marching orders, and guard procedures for night operations
Tools and methods, including guides, luminous markers, and signaling discipline

Ideal for officers and NCOs responsible for training troops in night warfare, this edition offers a step-by-step path from elementary instruction to advanced night maneuvering, with emphasis on safety, discipline, and reliable execution in the dark.
It is a hands-on, instruction-focused resource that supports real-world readiness for night missions.

Note: The content summarizes training concepts and tactical guidance without revealing any specific combat outcomes.

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