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100 1 _aAnonymous
245 1 2 _aA General's Letters to His Son on Minor Tactics
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-07-25
508 _aProduced by 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"A General's Letters to His Son on Minor Tactics" by Anonymous is a military instructional book likely written in the early 20th century, during the time of World War I. The book comprises a series of letters from a father, presumably an experienced general, to his son, who is an officer in the military. Its primary focus is on the fundamental principles of minor tactics in warfare, emphasizing the importance of preparation and tactical understanding in military engagements. The letters cover various tactical scenarios that an officer might face on the battlefield, providing practical advice and problems to solve. Through a series of carefully constructed situations, the general imparts wisdom on topics such as fire control, platoon movements, and effective communication within units. Each letter presents scenarios that require strategic thinking and decision-making, illustrating the need for a balance between skill and courage in leadership. The overarching theme highlights the significance of training and understanding tactics to prepare young officers for the challenges of combat, ultimately aiming to ensure they can lead effectively when faced with real-life battlefield situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTactics
653 _aMilitary education
653 _aDrill and minor tactics
653 _aTactics -- Problems, exercises, etc.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52640
999 _c93474
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