Elements of Trench Warfare by William H. Waldron
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| Author | Waldron, William H. (William Henry), 1877-1947 |
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| LoC No. | 17018613 |
| Title | Elements of Trench Warfare |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Elements of Trench Warfare" by Captain William H. Waldron is a practical military guide written in the early 20th century, specifically during the First World War era. The book serves as a comprehensive resource for soldiers engaged in trench warfare, presenting detailed information on various aspects of military strategy, including the organization of trenches, construction techniques for defensive obstacles, and methods of engaging the enemy. The opening of the work outlines the layout and organization of a trench position, detailing the elements necessary for effective defense. Waldron describes the system of fire trenches, communication trenches, and lookout posts, emphasizing their interconnectedness and strategic importance. He also discusses the role of wire entanglements and other obstacles as key defensive structures designed to slow and disrupt enemy advances, setting the stage for a thorough exploration of trench warfare tactics throughout the rest of the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | UG: Military science: Military engineering |
| Subject | Intrenchments |
| Subject | Siege warfare |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61330 |
| Release Date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 97 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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