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100 1 _aArmy War College
_q(U.S.)
245 1 0 _aNotes on Training for Rifle Fire in Trench Warfare
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-12-30
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"Notes on Training for Rifle Fire in Trench Warfare" by Army War College is a military training manual compiled during the early 20th century, specifically in April 1917. This book serves as a practical guide for soldiers and officers engaged in trench warfare, detailing the tactics and strategies for effective rifle fire, particularly in the context of World War I. The focus of the publication lies in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of riflemen in the unique and demanding conditions of trench-based combat. The manual outlines essential training protocols for riflemen, emphasizing the crucial role of individual aimed fire amidst the harsh realities of trench warfare. It details various techniques and practices, including sniper training, aimed at precision shooting for both personal defense and offensive operations. The book discusses the positioning of sniper posts, effective concealment, and the organization of sniper teams, all while providing clear instructions on recognizing and describing targets for coordinated firing. Overall, it serves as a comprehensive resource for developing the skills necessary to operate effectively within the context of this specific type of warfare, catering to the survival and success of soldiers in the trenches. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIntrenchments
653 _aSiege warfare
653 _aDefensive (Military science)
653 _aOffensive (Military science)
653 _aShooting, Military
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61058
999 _c101884
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