Method of Instructing Skirmishers and Small Groups of Skirmishers: From a French Official Document of October, 1916 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780484002509: Method of Instructing Skirmishers and Small Groups of Skirmishers: From a French Official Document of October, 1916 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484002503 ISBN 13: 9780484002509

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the art of skirmishers with clear, field-tested drills .

This manual lays out graded exercises to train individual soldiers and small groups for close combat, using realistic battlefield scenarios.

The guide explains how to organize, prepare, and run short, practical drills that can be practiced during reliefs and in limited ground. It covers firing, grenade handling, bayonet work, and coordinated movement in small teams, with emphasis on realism, quick feedback, and safety. The exercises aim to improve discipline, initiative, and the ability of noncommissioned officers to lead quick, effective actions in tricky terrain.

How to size and manage small skirmish groups for effective instruction
Techniques for practicing firing, grenade use, and bayonet fighting
Methods to simulate enemy actions and evaluate performance quickly
Guidance on organizing captured ground and defensive support during assaults

Ideal for readers interested in historical military training methods and the evolution of small-unit tactics in trench warfare. The book provides practical insight into how instructors translated battlefield realities into concise, repeatable drills.

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