Principles And Experiences Of Position Warfare And Retrograde Movements
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This is the General’s guide to the principles of position warfare and retrograde movements using examples from his firsthand knowledge of the Russian Campaign.
General der Artillerie Walter Hartmann
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Principles And Experiences Of Position Warfare And Retrograde Movements - General der Artillerie Walter Hartmann
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PRINCIPLES AND EXPERIENCES OF POSITION WARFARE AND RETROGRADE MOVEMENTS
BY
GENERAL DER ARTILLERIE WALTER HARTMANN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4
PART I—DISCUSSION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF POSITION WARFARE, AND ACCOUNT OF THE EXPERIENCES OF A DIVISION IN SUCH A SITUATION. 5
A. Situation (sketch 1) 5
B. Topography 6
C. Position Warfare 6
1. Strength of trench complements: 6
2a. General remarks about the position in the division sector. 7
2b. Construction of positions. 8
2c. Forest positions. 9
3. Operations 10
PART II: DISCUSSION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF RETROGRADE MOVEMENTS, AND ACCOUNT OF THE EXPERIENCES OF A DIVISION WHICH RETREATED 60 KILOMETERS BY STAGES. 16
A. Initial Situation 16
B. Preparations for the retrograde movement. 16
C. Withdrawal to Position One. 19
D. Fighting in Position one. 20
E. Advanced positions. 22
REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER 27
PART I—DISCUSSION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF POSITION WARFARE, AND ACCOUNT OF THE EXPERIENCES OF A DIVISION IN SUCH A SITUATION.
A. Situation (sketch 1)
The division is in position in its sector near VELIZH on the upper DVINA, supported on both flanks. The DVINA crosses the front at a right angle. VELIZH is within the own front lines. The division is reinforced by one light infantry brigade and two additional battalions. The width of the sector front is approximately $0 kilometers.
SKETCH 1. POSITION AT VELIZH
B. Topography
The sector is gently rolling country which does not permit extensive observation of the depth of the enemy territory. The terrain is wooded and contains large swamps which are, outside of the roads, often impassable on foot, but in any event impenetrable for vehicles. This swamp area is interspersed with islands of firm ground, either with or without forest. The two opposing positions are built on these firm islands. Twenty kilometers of corduroy road