About this book
Just
about every war movie - famously, Saving Private Ryan and Band of
Brothers - includes dramatic scenes of soldiers trying to attack an
enemy pillbox or trench. Gordon L Rottman (who became expert in these
tactics whilst serving in the Vietnam War) explains and illustrates the
kit and techniques used in assaulting fortifications. He covers the
differences in British, American, German, Soviet and Japanese
approaches and experiences, concentrating on small units of foot
soldiers with hand-carried equipment. Their tactical deployment is
analysed and explained in detail, with the support of colour artwork,
maps, diagrams and photographs.
Contents
INTRODUCTION:
The rifle platoon·THE OBJECTIVE: Defensive Tactics – Obstacles – Field
Fortifications·BREACHING OBSTACLES: Anti-tank obstacles – crossing gaps
– minefields·DEMOLITION MATERIALS: General description: basic charges –
special charges – fuses and detonators – injuries; National specifics:
United States – British Commonwealth – Soviet Union – Germany –
Japan·ASSAULT TACTICS APPLIED: Weapons employment and effect – assault
preparations – supporting fires – smoke screens; The assault·NOTES ON
NATIONAL PRACTICE: United States – British Commonwealth – Soviet Union
– Germany – Japan·RECOMMENDED READING·PLATE COMMENTARIES·INDEX
Paperback;
March 2008;
64 pages;
ISBN: 9781846031915
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