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Understand how soldiers learn to shoot, move, and stay in formation under pressure.
This nonfiction guide explains the core idea of discipline as a trained, reflexive way of acting in war. It covers the rifle and bullet, field firing, trench work, and the teamwork that holds a unit together. It also describes how drill and ground work shape steadiness, decision making, and morale on the battlefield.
The book connects practical skills with the realities of combat, from the first learning steps to how a platoon meets the enemy and maintains order under fire. It blends technical detail with scenes of training and action to show why knowledge, practice, and cooperation matter in war.
- How bullets, rifles, and sighting affect accuracy and training
- The role of drill, formation, and ground study in defense and attack
- How trenches, cover, and field work influence tactics and safety
- What a soldier learns about leadership, obedience, and staying composed under fire
Ideal for readers curious about early modern military training and the foundations of infantry tactics.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book brings clarity to the often misunderstood world of military tactics. The author, a military expert, provides detailed insights into the weapons and strategies used in modern warfare. You'll learn about the destructive power of bullets, with in-depth explanations of the physics behind their trajectory and impact. The book goes on to examine the role of artillery, with particular focus on the different types of shells and their devastating effects. The author conveys the importance of strategy and planning in military engagements, emphasising how the choice of terrain can provide cover and protection, with trenches explored as a valuable defensive tool. Finally, the significance of hand-to-hand combat is addressed, with the bayonet identified as a symbol of superiority in close-quarters confrontations. The book is valuable for anyone seeking to understand the intricacies of modern warfare, providing a comprehensive overview of the weapons, tactics, and strategies employed on the battlefield. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330122464_0
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Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from First Lessons in WarVery war brings in its course changes in tactics, of which the precise nature cannot be foreseen. This book was written in October 1914, before the accounts from the theatre of war had thro. Seller Inventory # 2147730556
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