The Service of Security and Information (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Arthur L. Wagner

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483134589 ISBN 13: 9780483134584

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the practical craft of security and information in warfare.

This concise guide trains officers and soldiers to gather, judge, and act on critical information in the field.

This practical volume covers patrols, reconnaissance, outposts, and the advance guard, with step‑by‑step guidance drawn from European tactics and American practice. It emphasizes clear communication, disciplined patrols, and adaptable formations for both infantry and cavalry.

• How to plan and execute patrols that reveal enemy strength and positions.
• Methods for reconnoitering towns, villages, roads, and rivers.
• The roles and duties of outposts, pickets, and guards in protecting a force.
• Differences in applying these tactics to infantry and cavalry, and how to coordinate with the main body.

Ideal for readers of military history and officers preparing for leadership roles, this edition presents time‑tested techniques in a readable, field‑ready format.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483134589
• ISBN 13: 9780483134584
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 302