Tactics, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: Tactics, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)
Author: William Balck
ISBN: 9780428450168

William Balck

9780428450168: Tactics, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0428450164 ISBN 13: 9780428450168

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

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Master the fundamentals of cavalry and artillery in modern field warfare.

This authoritative volume, the second in Balck’s Tactics series, offers a practical, historically grounded look at how horse and foot units fight, support, and maneuver on the battlefield. Presented as a translated edition, it draws on campaigns from the Russo‑Japanese War to early 20th‑century conflicts, and examines how new weapons reshape strategy and tactics. The book combines clear explanations with detailed examples, diagrams, and references that help readers understand how formations, dismounted action, and artillery reserves shape outcomes in combat.

In this edition, you’ll find:

A thorough treatment of cavalry, field and heavy artillery, including organization, formations, and the coordination of arms in battle.
Discussion of the enduring value of shock action and mounted maneuver, alongside practical limits in the face of modern firepower.
Analysis of artillery deployment, batteries, and the debate over corps versus division control, with lessons drawn from historic battles.
Insights into dismounted action, reconnaissance, and the integration of artillery supports into infantry operations.

What you’ll experience:

Step‑by‑step explanations of formations, movements, and transitions between line, column, and echelon.
Practical guidance on coordinating different arms under pressure, with emphasis on speed, position, and protection.
Historical examples illustrating how tactics evolved in response to new weapons and changing combat conditions.

Ideal for readers of military history and tactic studies who want a clear, applied view of early 20th‑century battlefield practice and its enduring lessons for strategy and training.

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