"Notes on Training for Rifle Fire in Trench Warfare" by Army War College is a military handbook from the early 1900s that teaches soldiers how to fight with rifles in trench warfare. It's all about how to shoot accurately, stay safe, and work together in the tough setting during World War I. The book gives step-by-step directions on how to become a skilled rifleman, stressing the importance of hitting targets while dealing with the dangers of combat in trenches. Also included are lessons on sniper skills to give soldiers an edge for both defending their lives and attacking the enemy. It covers everything from setting up sniper positions and staying hidden to spotting targets and planning attacks jointly, making sure soldiers had what they needed to survive and win in the trenches
Notes on Training for Rifle Fire in Trench Warfare
By Army War College (U.S.)
Learn how to become a lethal marksman in the muddy trenches of World War I, where every shot counts for survival.
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About the AuthorThe 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.
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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