Despite all technological advances, final mastery of any battlefield depends upon the tight-knit group of footsoldiers trained to manoeuvre, shoot and dig in.This first of a two-part study examines the methods by which the Western infantry of World War II - the German, British and US armies - actually brought their firepower to bear. Drawing upon period training manuals for the evolving theory, and on personal memoirs for the individual practice, this first book covers the organization and tactics of the squad of ten or a dozen men, and the platoon of three or four squads.The text is illustrated with contemporary photographs and diagrams, and with colour plates bringing to life the movement of soldiers on the battlefield.

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Utgivningsdatum:2004-05-25
Mått:180 x 240 x 6 mm
Vikt:240 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Elite
Antal sidor:64
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustratör:Brian Delf, Mike Chappell
ISBN:9781841766621

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Dr Stephen Bull is the Curator of the Museum of Lancashire in Preston, which incorporates the collections of several local regiments. Born in 1960, he graduated from the University of Wales with a BA (Hons) in history and obtained his doctorate from University College, Swansea. For several years he worked at the National Army Museum. He has written numerous articles for specialist journals, including a number on the weapons and tactics of World War I. Mike Chappell began painting military subjects in 1968 and since then has gained worldwide popularity as a military illustrator. Brian Delf has worked as a freelance illustrator on a variety of subjects since 1972.

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The infantryman's job as it was understood in 1939 Organisation and weapons of the infantry squad, platoon and companyDigging inTactics in attack and defence - use of light machine guns, sub-machine guns, rifles and grenadesCommand and controlCasualties and their effects