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_aSmith, Joseph S. _q(Joseph Shuter), _d1893-1950 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aTrench Warfare: A Manual for Officers and Men |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2020-02-26 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, 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"Trench Warfare: A Manual for Officers and Men" by Joseph S. Smith is a military manual written in the early 20th century. This practical guide, authored by a Second Lieutenant with the British Expeditionary Force, focuses on the complexities and methodologies of trench warfare as experienced during World War I. The book is designed to equip officers and soldiers with crucial knowledge about trench construction, maintenance, and strategies as they navigate the harsh realities of the battlefield. At the start of the manual, the author reflects on the evolution of trench warfare, noting the lessons learned from previous conflicts, particularly the South African War. He outlines the transition from poor initial trench designs to more effective systems, emphasizing the importance of creating well-constructed trenches that can provide adequate protection and facilitate efficient movement of troops. Smith discusses the intricacies involved in locating and constructing trenches, such as ensuring effective fields of fire while maintaining concealment, showcasing the strategic considerations that underpin successful operations in the trenches. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aIntrenchments | ||
| 653 | _aSiege warfare | ||
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