Elements of Field Fortification
Elements of Field Fortification
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The second line, a good position would be about six hundred yards distant from the first. This places the second line just out of range of aimed musketry fire, but in close range of artillery fire.
64. A third line of field works is sometimes built. The general arrangement of the works of this third line, with the works of the first and second, conforms to the principles employed in arranging the works in the second line (Fig. 17).
A third line might be useful, in case of an active defence, sin...ce the works placed along this line can be utilized as screens for the reserves and for bodies of cavalry.
A fourth line would evidently be of no practical service in the defence of a position. A force, unable 62 FIELD FORTIFICATIONS.
to retain possession of the outer lines, could not be expected to hold the fourth.
The number of lines, whether a single one, or two, or three in number ; the kinds of works to be used on each line ; the distance apart of the works on each line ; the distance apart of the lines ; and the details of their construction, depend upon the natural fea- tures of the ground, the numbers and kinds of troops which are to occupy them, the range of the arm used in their defence, and the time disposable in which to construct them.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
The second line, a good position would be about six hundred yards distant from the first. This places the second line just out of range of aimed musketry fire, but in close range of artillery fire.
64. A third line of field works is sometimes built. The general arrangement of the works of this third line, with the works of the first and second, conforms to the principles employed in arranging the works in the second line (Fig. 17).
A third line might be useful, in case of an active defence, sin...ce the works placed along this line can be utilized as screens for the reserves and for bodies of cavalry.
A fourth line would evidently be of no practical service in the defence of a position. A force, unable 62 FIELD FORTIFICATIONS.
to retain possession of the outer lines, could not be expected to hold the fourth.
The number of lines, whether a single one, or two, or three in number ; the kinds of works to be used on each line ; the distance apart of the works on each line ; the distance apart of the lines ; and the details of their construction, depend upon the natural fea- tures of the ground, the numbers and kinds of troops which are to occupy them, the range of the arm used in their defence, and the time disposable in which to construct them.
What to read after Elements of Field Fortification?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by J B Junius Brutus Wheeler to read onlineMoreLess
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