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Title: Combat lessons, no. 1, rank and file in combat : What they are doing, how they do it

Original Publication: United States: Army War College, 1944.

Note: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Combat Lessons, No. 1, Rank and File in Combat: What They Are Doing, How They…" is a military instructional guide prepared, likely during the mid-20th century, aimed at U.S. military personnel. This book serves as a compilation of practical lessons derived from combat experiences, focusing on infantry tactics, leadership, and the effective use of weaponry in various environments. The document is primarily a resource for officers and enlisted personnel to learn from past confrontations during World War II. The content of the book is structured around real battlefield accounts and reports that highlight the importance of leadership, tactical flexibility, and teamwork in combat situations. It covers various aspects of infantry warfare such as night attacks, hand-to-hand combat, the coordination between infantry and artillery, patrolling strategies in jungle warfare, and the effectiveness of different weapons in specific conditions. Lessons are presented through firsthand experiences from soldiers who faced the challenges of battle, emphasizing that leadership under fire, understanding the mission, and maintaining aggressive actions are crucial for success. Through these shared insights, the book aims to enhance the tactical proficiency and readiness of those who serve in the military. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Creator: United States. War Department

EBook No.: 70383

Published: Mar 26, 2023

Downloads: 85

Language: English

Subject: Combat -- Periodicals

Subject: Tactics -- Periodicals

Subject: Leadership -- Periodicals

Subject: Command of troops -- Periodicals

Subject: World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Periodicals

Subject: World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American -- Periodicals

LoCC: Military science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-09T02:45:49Z Combat lessons, no. 1, rank and file in combat : What they are doing, how they do it

This edition has images.

Title: Combat lessons, no. 1, rank and file in combat : What they are doing, how they do it

Original Publication: United States: Army War College, 1944.

Note: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Combat Lessons, No. 1, Rank and File in Combat: What They Are Doing, How They…" is a military instructional guide prepared, likely during the mid-20th century, aimed at U.S. military personnel. This book serves as a compilation of practical lessons derived from combat experiences, focusing on infantry tactics, leadership, and the effective use of weaponry in various environments. The document is primarily a resource for officers and enlisted personnel to learn from past confrontations during World War II. The content of the book is structured around real battlefield accounts and reports that highlight the importance of leadership, tactical flexibility, and teamwork in combat situations. It covers various aspects of infantry warfare such as night attacks, hand-to-hand combat, the coordination between infantry and artillery, patrolling strategies in jungle warfare, and the effectiveness of different weapons in specific conditions. Lessons are presented through firsthand experiences from soldiers who faced the challenges of battle, emphasizing that leadership under fire, understanding the mission, and maintaining aggressive actions are crucial for success. Through these shared insights, the book aims to enhance the tactical proficiency and readiness of those who serve in the military. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Creator: United States. War Department

EBook No.: 70383

Published: Mar 26, 2023

Downloads: 85

Language: English

Subject: Combat -- Periodicals

Subject: Tactics -- Periodicals

Subject: Leadership -- Periodicals

Subject: Command of troops -- Periodicals

Subject: World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Periodicals

Subject: World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American -- Periodicals

LoCC: Military science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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