02301cam a22003133u 4500 59420 UtSlPG 20260610134352.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 UG Army War College (U.S.) Use of Mines in Trench Warfare (From the French School of St. Cyr) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-05-02 Produced by Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Use of Mines in Trench Warfare (From the French School of St. Cyr)" is a military manual, likely crafted in the early 20th century during World War I. The book serves as a technical guide on the strategic application of mining techniques specific to trench warfare, offering detailed insights on the conditions and methodologies for effectively employing mines. The manual elaborates on various aspects of mine warfare, detailing the use of mines for both offensive and defensive purposes, including the identification of vulnerable points, the process of underground excavation, and listening for enemy subterranean activities. It provides essential information on how to observe enemy movements, the technical layout of mining operations, and the execution of attacks using mined sectors. Key concepts include the significance of camouflaging efforts during the mining process, the dynamics of explosive charges, and the tactical advantages of occupying or contesting craters formed after detonations. Overall, it serves as a comprehensive resource for military personnel involved in trench warfare strategies and underground operations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Intrenchments Mines (Military explosives) -- Warfare https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59420 100246 100246