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Specimens of British Trench Orders

By Army War College (U.S.)

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

British soldiers in World War I navigate the grim realities of trench warfare through strict orders, vigilance, and meticulous planning for survival and combat.

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2016-09-22
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Summary

"Specimens of British Trench Orders" by the Army War College is a guide made for soldiers that explains how British troops worked during World War I while in the trenches. It tells about the rules and jobs they had. The manual starts by describing the main duties in the trenches, like putting soldiers on guard, organizing work groups, and planning what to do if the enemy attacks. It explains what officers and sergeants had to do, focusing on staying alert and safe. It also introduces topics like taking care of equipment, staying clean, and how to communicate, showing how carefully everything was planned to survive and be effective in the war.

About the Author

The United States Army War College (USAWC) is a U.S. Army educational institution in Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, with a Carlisle postal address, on the 500-acre (2 km2) campus of the historic Carlisle Barracks. It provides graduate-level instruction to senior military officers and civilians to prepare them for senior leadership assignments and responsibilities. Each year, a number of Army colonels and lieutenant colonels are considered by a board for admission. Approximately 800 students attend at any one time, half in a two-year-long distance learning program, and the other half in an on-campus, full-time resident program lasting ten months. Upon completion, the college grants its graduates a master's degree in Strategic Studies.

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