Written by a serving officer, this handbook aims to give a complete knowledge of grenades in use during the Great War. Describing the use and effects of grenades in clear terms, the author aims to give the reader a quick grasp of grenades and the tactics involved in their employment. Chapter subjects include clearing a trench with grenades; trench storming parties; explosives in grenades; fuses and detonators; frontal attacks with grenades; and how to throw them. As well as detailed descriptions and diagram drawings of grenades used by the British, there are descriptions of French and German...
Written by a serving officer, this handbook aims to give a complete knowledge of grenades in use during the Great War. Describing the use and effects ...
This short illustrated booklet, produced early in the Second World War under War Office guidance, is designed to teach tactics of fighting patrolling to inexperienced officers commanding equally raw recruits. The author is keen to emphasise aggression and maintaining morale - and cautions against splitting the patrol: ' Keep your men together, keep up momentum ( and) you will find yourself enjoying the finest sport on earth'. There are handy hints - and very clear diagrams - on such subjects as street fighting; clearing houses, and synchronisation. Gives a clear idea of the sort of...
This short illustrated booklet, produced early in the Second World War under War Office guidance, is designed to teach tactics of fighting patrolling ...
Published on the eve of the Great War, when Indian Cavalry regiments would go into action against the enemy in France; this book illustrates the standard sabre and sword positions, grips, cuts and parries practised by the Indian Army. Illustrated with a particularly fine range of photographs showing the exercises described.
Published on the eve of the Great War, when Indian Cavalry regiments would go into action against the enemy in France; this book illustrates the stand...
