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World War II Infantry Tactics

Squad and Platoon
By Dr Stephen Bull
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World War II Infantry Tactics by Dr Stephen Bull explores the crucial role of infantrymen in shaping battlefield outcomes during the Second World War. Focusing on Western forces—the German, British, and US armies—this volume investigates squad- and platoon-level tactics through period training manuals and personal memoirs. Detailed illustrations, including contemporary photographs, diagrams, and colour plates, vividly depict the manoeuvres and firepower deployment of small infantry units.
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This book will appeal to readers interested in military history, particularly those keen on understanding the practical realities of infantry combat and tactical evolution during World War II.

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An illustrated volume taking an in-depth look into the methods of German, American and British squads and platoons in Europe during the Second World War.

An illustrated volume taking an in-depth look into the methods of German, American and British squads and platoons in Europe during the Second World War.

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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 organisation 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.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841766621

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 May 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 55 b/w; 8 col

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mike Chappell
  • Illustrated by Brian Delf

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 248g

Pages: 64

Collections

Dr Stephen Bull Education & Reference European History History & Archaeology History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Series: Elite

About the Author

Dr Stephen Bull is the Curator of the Museum of Lancashire in Preston, which incorporates the collections of several local regiments. Born in 1960, he graduated from the University of Wales with a BA (Hons) in history and obtained his doctorate from University College, Swansea. For several years he worked at the National Army Museum. He has written numerous articles for specialist journals, including a number on the weapons and tactics of World War I.

Mike Chappell began painting military subjects in 1968 and since then has gained worldwide popularity as a military illustrator. Brian Delf has worked as a freelance illustrator on a variety of subjects since 1972.

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