DOC History of the Arians by Vita S. Antoni in History

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Osprey's study of infantry tactics of the squads and platoons of World War II (1939-1945). Despite all technological advances; final mastery of any battlefield depends upon the tight-knit group of footsoldiers trained to manoeuvre; shoot and dig in. This first of a two-part study examines the methods by which the Western infantry of World War II - the German; British and US armies - actually brought their firepower to bear. Drawing upon period training manuals for the evolving theory; and on personal memoirs for the individual practice; this first book covers the organization and tactics of the squad of ten or a dozen men; and the platoon of three or four squads. The text is illustrated with contemporary photographs and diagrams; and with colour plates bringing to life the movement of soldiers on the battlefield.