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About this eBook
| Author | Laffargue, André, 1891-1994 |
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| LoC No. | 17000413 |
| Uniform Title | Étude sur l'attaque dans la période actuelle de la guerre. English |
| Title | The Attack in Trench Warfare: Impressions and Reflections of a Company Commander |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Attack in Trench Warfare: Impressions and Reflections of a Company Commander" by Capt. André Laffargue is a military treatise that provides a detailed account of trench warfare tactics during the early 20th century, specifically the First World War. Written during the war's peak around the early 1910s, the book serves as a strategic examination of infantry assault methods, particularly the complexities involved in attacking entrenched positions. Laffargue discusses the nature of his experiences as a company commander and offers insights into the preparation and execution of assaults in the brutal context of trench warfare. In the book, Laffargue emphasizes the importance of preparation and coordination among various military units prior to an assault. He argues that successful attacks require overwhelming firepower, meticulous planning, and the morale of the troops. By detailing his personal experiences during significant battles, such as the one on May 9th, he illustrates the harsh realities of combat, such as the devastating impact of machine gun fire and the psychological effects on soldiers. The text serves not only as an analysis of military tactics but also as a reflection on the human cost of war, highlighting the need for cohesion and bravery among troops to overcome the odds stacked against them during assaults. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | UG: Military science: Military engineering |
| Subject | Tactics |
| Subject | Intrenchments |
| Subject | Siege warfare |
| Subject | Defensive (Military science) |
| Subject | Offensive (Military science) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60197 |
| Release Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 103 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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