63rd (RN) Division Trench Standing Orders (2nd Edition) 1917

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48 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Trench standing orders were official First World War military instructions governing the daily routine, defensive arrangements and measures essential to survival on the front line. They provide a valuable insight into the disciplined procedures by which troops maintained vigilance and responded to the constant threat of enemy action.Among the principal instructions was the requirement for soldiers to man the fire step in full equipment for an hour before dawn and again for an hour before dusk, when attacks were considered particularly likely. The orders also prescribed detailed sentry duties, night patrols and procedures for meeting sudden assaults. After dark, bayonets were to be fixed and particular attention given to maintaining readiness in the darkness. In the event of a surprise attack, troops were instructed to fire low, ensuring that their response was both controlled and effective.Together, these regulations illustrate the highly structured nature of trench warfare, combining routine, discipline and constant alertness in conditions where even brief lapses in vigilance could have serious consequences. N&MP STANDING ORDERS reprints may contain some or all of the above.

• Reihe: No Series Linked
• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Militärgeschichte Besondere Kriege und militärische Feldzüge Erster Weltkrieg
• ISBN: 9781845741624
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 22.11.2004
• Größe: 203 x 127 mm
• Verlag: Naval & Military Press