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... exposed to the fire of the re- doubts and to that of the Infantry defending them . ' In order hensible prejudice in favour of idleness which treats the pioneer's tools with con- tempt . ' to carry the position the Prussian Army was ...
... exposed to the fire of the re- doubts and to that of the Infantry defending them . ' In order hensible prejudice in favour of idleness which treats the pioneer's tools with con- tempt . ' to carry the position the Prussian Army was ...
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... exposed to the fire of the place . The Russian Engineers , favoured by the in- equalities of the ground and by the great superiority of their Artillery fire , turned this kind of defence very skilfully to ac- count . But if a soldier in ...
... exposed to the fire of the place . The Russian Engineers , favoured by the in- equalities of the ground and by the great superiority of their Artillery fire , turned this kind of defence very skilfully to ac- count . But if a soldier in ...
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... expose to certain destruction part of his clothing , his shoes , his linen , his reserve ammunition , and every necessary contained by his knapsack . Besides , in order to make good this enormous consumption of property , regiments ...
... expose to certain destruction part of his clothing , his shoes , his linen , his reserve ammunition , and every necessary contained by his knapsack . Besides , in order to make good this enormous consumption of property , regiments ...
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... exposed to projectiles . As this will often be the case in warfare , and as the parapet of the French shelter - trench is only 196 inches wide at the crest , we think that it will be advantageous to introduce the following modifications ...
... exposed to projectiles . As this will often be the case in warfare , and as the parapet of the French shelter - trench is only 196 inches wide at the crest , we think that it will be advantageous to introduce the following modifications ...
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... exposed part of the second . In certain cases it may even be necessary to have shelter - trenches con- structed for all the troops in this line - for instance , when those in the first line are obliged to be on the qui vive ; then the ...
... exposed part of the second . In certain cases it may even be necessary to have shelter - trenches con- structed for all the troops in this line - for instance , when those in the first line are obliged to be on the qui vive ; then the ...
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Сторінка 91 - Vera." 2 vols. Fifth Edition. Cloth, gilt tops, I2j. *„* Also a Cheaper Edition in i vol. With Frontispiece. Crown 8vo. Cloth, price 6s. BLU ME (Major W.). The Operations of the German Armies in France, from Sedan to the end of the war of 187071. With Map. From the Journals of the Head-quarters Staff. Translated by the late EM Jones, Maj.
Сторінка 92 - One of the best-known and coolest-headed of the metropolitan regiments, whose adjutant moreover has lately published an admirable collection of lectures addressed by him to the men of his corps.
Сторінка 91 - The work of Major von Blume in its English dress forms the most valuable addition to our stock of works upon the war that our press has put forth. Major Blume writes with a clear conciseness much wanting in many of his country's historians. Our space forbids our doing more than commending it earnestly as the most authentic and instructive narrative of the second section of the war that has yet appeared.
Сторінка 92 - Army of the North German Confederation : a Brief Description of its Organisation, of the Different Branches of the Service and their role in War, of its Mode of Fighting, etc.
Сторінка 91 - WARTENSLEBEN (Count H. von.)— THE OPERATIONS OF THE SOUTH ARMY IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY, 1871. Compiled from the Official War Documents of the Head-quarters of the Southern Army. Translated by Colonel CH von Wright. With Maps. Demy 8vo.
Сторінка 91 - The work of translation has been well done ; the expressive German idioms have been rendered into clear, nervous English without losing any of their original force ; and in notes, prefaces, and introductions, much additional information has been given.
Сторінка 92 - ... precision. . . . We must, without delay, impress brain and forethought into the British Service ; and we cannot commence the good work too soon, or better, than by placing the two books (* The Operations of the German Armies' and 'Tactical Deductions') we have here criticised, in every military library, and introducing them as class-books in every tactical school.