Night Operations for Infantry Compiled for the Use of Company Officers

"Night Operations for Infantry" by C. T. Dawkins is a text designed to prepare company officers for the grim realities of World War I-era nighttime combat. Recognizing the increasing importance of battles under the cover of darkness, the book stresses the importance of thorough and consistent training. It details the meticulous planning and reconnaissance needed, along with strategies to manage troops' fear of the dark. Tactical advice focuses on adapting offensive and defensive maneuvers for the night, stressing how to navigate, communicate, and fight, often without guns, instead utilizing bayonets. Through this, it offers both practical guidance and a window into how warfare was changing with new technologies.