A clear window into World War I battlefield tactics and fire control.
This translated collection presents German notes on minor tactics, including how artillery, gas, and air defense were guided during the conflict. It shows how leaders planned attacks, organized shock troops, and coordinated machine gun and trench mortars with supporting fire.
The book offers concrete detail on operations, defenses, and the interplay between artillery, infantry, and engineers. It covers methodical planning, reconnaissance, execution orders, and the roles of various units in attack and defense—all grounded in historical documents.
- How barrage and counter-battery fire were envisioned and conducted.
- Techniques for coordinating shock troops, salvage squads, and engineers.
- Guidance on emplacement, communications, and deception in combat planning.
- Examples of orders and procedures used to shape battlefield actions.
Ideal for readers of military history and WWI tactical studies who want a closer look at operational thinking from the German side.