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Tactics and the Landscape (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

T. Bedford Franklin

 
9780483018822: Tactics and the Landscape (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master the art of terrain-aware military craft

Learn how to read a landscape, plan patrols, and coordinate movements to gather critical information while preserving your force. This practical guide provides step-by-step approaches to patrolling, signaling, and retiring under pressure, all anchored in real field scenarios.

The book uses clear, example-driven instruction to show you how to:
  • organize patrols and scouts, including how many to send and where they should move
  • choose firing and observation positions based on terrain and cover
  • maintain communication between parties and with the command staff
  • manage retreats and counterattacks, balancing fire and movement
  • Realistic patrol planning and communication
  • Decision making under pressure in varied landscapes
  • How to coordinate infantry actions with terrain features
  • Retrenchment and reaction to enemy moves
Ideal for readers of military history and fieldcraft, this edition is a concise, practical companion for understanding how the landscape shapes tactics.

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