Training Circular (Classic Reprint)

Washington Document Center

ISBN 10: 1331062454 / ISBN 13: 9781331062455

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book presents a chronological outline of training schedules for various units of a World War I division. Provided by the adjutant general, these schedules were intended to help division commanders develop and train their divisions, with discretion given for customization. The document emphasizes the importance of practical hands-on training over classroom hours and includes detailed instructions for drills, musketry, trench warfare, and field fortifications, among other topics. The schedules reflect the evolving nature of warfare during World War I, with a focus on trench warfare and the use of new technologies such as light trench mortars and one-pounder guns. This book provides a valuable glimpse into the training methods and challenges faced by divisions during the war, offering insights into the strategies and tactics used by both sides. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781331062455_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Training Circular (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331062454
• ISBN 13: 9781331062455
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern Military and War History

About this title

Synopsis

A detailed, four‑month training program for headquarters companies, troops, and support units with practical drills, range work, and field exercises.

This edition lays out comprehensive schedules for infantry support elements, including musketry, signaling, drill, and physical training. It covers specialized groups such as sappers, pioneers, sanitary troops, and bands, and explains how to integrate them into division and regimental training through weekly plans, range practice, and tactical exercises. The material is written to guide planning and execution at the unit level, with a focus on discipline, movement, and effective use of equipment.

• Clear weekly drill and range practice structure, plus progression across weeks and months
• Instruction for a wide range of tasks, from signaling and marching to field fortifications and demolitions
• Coverage of specialized units (sappers, pioneers, sanitation units, and bands) and their role in training
• Guidance on coordinating trains, road discipline, loading, and vehicle care during operations

Ideal for readers seeking a practical view of mid‑20th‑century military training programs and planners evaluating combined arms preparation.