The Laffargue, André 1891-1994 creator text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Attack in Trench Warfare: Impressions and Reflections of a Company Commander" by Capt. André Laffargue is a military treatise that provides a detailed account of trench warfare tactics during the early 20th century, specifically the First World War. Written during the war's peak around the early 1910s, the book serves as a strategic examination of infantry assault methods, particularly the complexities involved in attacking entrenched positions. Laffargue discusses the nature of his experiences as a company commander and offers insights into the preparation and execution of assaults in the brutal context of trench warfare. In the book, Laffargue emphasizes the importance of preparation and coordination among various military units prior to an assault. He argues that successful attacks require overwhelming firepower, meticulous planning, and the morale of the troops. By detailing his personal experiences during significant battles, such as the one on May 9th, he illustrates the harsh realities of combat, such as the devastating impact of machine gun fire and the psychological effects on soldiers. The text serves not only as an analysis of military tactics but also as a reflection on the human cost of war, highlighting the need for cohesion and bravery among troops to overcome the odds stacked against them during assaults. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-08-30 Produced by Richard Tonsing, Brian Coe, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Tactics Intrenchments Siege warfare Defensive (Military science) Offensive (Military science) UG Original publication data not identified 17000413 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60197 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60197 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134404.0 60197