United States Army A.E.F. (1917-1920) Artillery School (Saumur)
In order to see, think and act, an army needs a nervous system of lines of information running from the seat of government ot the listening posts extending even into the enemy territory. Wherever this system breaks down, the army will be...
This 1942 manual prescribes the duties to be performed in the service of the piece by the personnel normally assigned to one-gun seciton in the firing battery.
"The objects of this instruction are (1) to train the personnel in the mechanism of the methods of fire so that, at the word of command, fire of the desired nature may be delivered with certainty and celerity, and (2) to train officers in the...
This infantry field manual gives information on the headquarters company (organization, company headquarters, intelligence and reconnaissance platoon, communication platoon), combat intelligence (technique, duties of intelligence personnel,...
The aim of this study is to provide a digest of German principles of modern fortifications and the available information concerning the various lines of permanent and field fortifications which Germany had constructed within and outside her...
"The efficient employment of Field Artillery is predicated upon three equally important factors: Mobility, the ability to deliver timely and effective fires, and signal communication. This memorandum, which deals with the later, discusses in...
In locating the site for a defensive firing line, it must be divided into three sections : firing line, immediate support and reserves. In doing this several opposing factors should be taken into consideration and their relative importance judged...
"This 1954 manual is a guide to assist commanders in developing the sections of 8 inch gun M1 and 240-mm howitzer M1 firing batteries into efficient, smooth-working teams that have a sense of discipline that will impel them to operate effectively...
Translated from the French edition November 19, 1917. Basic regulations for French artillery covering ballistics, reconnaissance, observation, preparation, principles and methods of fire, ammunition, and effect of projectiles.
The purpose of this manual is to describe methods and means by which patients may be transported in the field. This manual includes a brief description of all common methods of transporting patients by land, sea, and air; means of transport,...
This 1967 manual is a guide for the target acquisition battalion commander, battery commanders, staff officers, and other key personnel within the battalion and commanders of supported units.
Principles and instructions for Light Artillery. Movements, commands, and other duties are explained in detail for the different positions a soldier is under.
This manual prescribes the duties to be performed in the service of the piece by the personnel normally assigned to one howitzer section of the firing battery.
FM 6-65, Field Artillery Field Manual, Service of the Piece 75-mm Gun, M1917A1, Truck-drawn, is published for the information and guidance of all concerned.
"Wire is one of the principal means of communication for all field artillery except mechanized and antitank artillery. It consists of telephone or telegraph communication. All other means augment and supplement wire."