Rethinking infantry tactics for modern battle and why formation choice matters more than ever.
This edition surveys how armies adapt to firepower and terrain, stressing flexibility, ground use, and coordinated efforts across arms to win on the battlefield.
Infantry Tactics examines why old drill-and-formations give way to dynamic, open, and cover-conscious approaches. It traces debates among early 20th-century military thinkers, from French and German schools to British regulation learnings, and shows how real combat experience shaped new strategies for offense and defense.
- How artillery and infantry interplay influence formation choices and maneuvering.
- Different formations' vulnerabilities and how ground, distance, and cover affect outcomes.
- Historical debates on the value of skirmish lines, open order, and the balance of initiative vs. regulation.
- Concepts that connect tactical doctrine to real-world offensives and battles.
Ideal for readers of military history and strategy who want a clear view of how infantry tactics evolved in the age of modern firepower.