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	Infantry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Examples of infantry units of the Classical period are the phalanxes of ancient Greece and the legions of Imperial Rome.
		Infantry was the primary combat arm of the period in open battles, as a result of multiple factors, including the cultural bias toward hand-to-hand combat and the relatively limited effectiveness of ranged weapons.
		Infantry traditionally have been the main force to overrun these units in the past, and in modern combat are used to pursue enemy forces in constricted terrain (urban areas in particular), where faster forces, such as armored vehicles are incapable of going or would be exposed to ambush.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Infantry (2723 words)

	Military tactics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Military tactics is the collective name for methods of engaging and defeating an enemy in battle.
		Tactics may be contrasted with military strategy, which is concerned with the overall means and plan for achieving a long-term outcome.
		Common military tactics include frontal assaults, attempts to flank the enemy, keeping troops in reserve and the use of ambushes.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Military_tactics (286 words)

	Roman legion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Velites (light infantry): The velites were basically javelin throwers who did not have a precise formal organization or function in battle, being used where there was need for them.
		Heavy Infantry: This was the principal unit of the legion.
		The heavy infantry was composed of citizen legionaries that could afford the equipment composed of bronze helmet, shield, armour and short spear (pilum).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Roman_legion (4017 words)

	Inf. Tactics
		German tactics of WW2 was one of pinning the defender frontally, maneuvering against his flanks, and bringing overwhelming firepower to bear at the main point of attack.
		The infantry section used only two simple formations to maneuvre in battle, but it had a repertoire of choreographed tactical responses which produced predictable results in a given situation.
		Until enemy contact was made, infantry sections advanced in single file inside their assigned corridors, taking advantage of the command control and excellent articulation which this formation provided.
	members.tripod.com /aufklarung0/id209.htm (839 words)

	Infantry Tactics
		Tactical burns first saw widespread use during the Vietnam war by the Americans who used agents such as agent orange and napalm to destroy tracts of jungle.
		Simply stated, a tactical burn is the defoliation of a combat area to deny an enemy the use of cover.
		This tactic should only be used when the group is ambushed by a superior force, or when the squad clearly outnumbers an enemy, for denying yourself cover when facing a front-on attack by superior forces is next to suicide.
	www.geocities.com /Area51/Stargate/8594/tactics.htm (3389 words)

	Infantry Tactics
		This meant that the infantry was crucial in siege warfare, as the footmen and peasants, dug trenches, serve in siege crews, as well as fight (although they were poor in combat compared to the knight).
		Usually the infantry consisted of lower ranking knights - who fought out of duty and honor, professional soldiers (The Swiss, Scots, and Dutch were famous for their professional mercenaries) who fought for glory and good pay, and conscripted peasants - who probably would rather farm than fight.
		Until the use of better tactics, the infantry was usually not expected to hold their ground against a superior force of knights thundering down upon them...
	filebox.vt.edu /users/ofarooq/infantry_tactics.htm (648 words)

	The Battlefront Bookshelf: Soviet Infantry Tactics Introduction
		The similarity to the United States Army's characterization of the infantry as the "Queen of Battle" is obvious, but like the US infantry, the effectiveness of the infantry forces of the Red Army has been seriously underestimated by most students of the Second World War.
		On the other hand, were this the complete picture of the Red Army infantry forces, all the tanks, artillery, aircraft and frost in the world would not have sufficed to drive the Germans out of Russia.
		The "Combat Instructions for the Infantry of the Red Army" was published in November 1942, covering the tactics of the soldier, squad, platoon and company in Part I, and that of the battalion and regiment in Part II.
	www.battlefront.com /products/books/nafziger/sovietinfantryintro.html (700 words)

	Infantry Tactics and Combat during the Napoleonic Wars [3] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Emperor orders the entire infantry of the army to form up in 2 ranks instead of 3, in that his Majesty regarded that the fire and the bayonet of the 3rd rank useless." So at Leipzig the French infantry was formed on 2 ranks.
		Infantry fought by regiment or battalion, the battalion being its basic tactical unit and the unit by which generals of that period reckoned the strength of their infantry.
		Surprised by tenacitry of infantry and shattered by casualties, the horsemen fled.
	web2.airmail.net /napoleon/infantry_tactics_4.htm (10898 words)

	Evolution of Plate Armor: History of Weapons and Tactics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		This tactic was more likely to allow the cavalry to break through the front line and cause the infantry to lose formation leading to major casualties, as the confusion allowed the cavalry to take advantage of the infantry.
		For ages the standard in infantry weaponry was a spear, some shorter or longer depending on who and when, and a sword, again the type varying with the culture and time period.
		A well-formed infantry unit could stand against cavalry when deploying spears and missile weapons as long as there were no infantry as well helping the cavalry.
	users.wpi.edu /~dev_alac/iqp/indepth/weaponsandtactics.html (1194 words)

	Leader’s Guide to Cohesion in Small Units (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The focus of the simulation is on infantry combat at the small-unit level.
		The historical methods for teaching tactics, walking the ground, working through the examples in the manuals, tactical decision games, and actual field exercises, are important and must be done by all leaders.
		These tactical learning experiences, heightened by professional rivalry, can serve as a catalyst for doctrinal discussions, an opportunity to build leader cohesion, and a chance to compare tactics and techniques among professionals.
	2ndbn5thmar.com /tactics/ccm.htm (1003 words)

	Pea Ridge NMP: The Infantry - Tactics
		The primary infantry formation was the line of battle and was used primarily in the attack.
		The tactics were created when the best longarm was the flintlock smoothbore musket, with its 50-100 yard range, and the artillery was short-ranged and inaccurate at best.
		As previously stated, the infantry of the 18th and first half of the 19th Century was armed with the smoothbore musket.
	www.nps.gov /peri/inf2_tac.htm (938 words)

	Soviet Infantry squad tactics in world war 2
		The survey is designed to help re-enactors accurately portray operations of Russian infantry soldiers; it is not intended to be a comprehensive manual for military training.
		Not a lot of material on tactics has been included, due to the fact that not many Soviet soldiers got a lot of tactical training.
		As the course of the war ground along, men were drafted into the army, given a uniform and where possible weapons and sent straight to the front.
	www.197thguard.com /infantry_squad_tactics.html (898 words)

	La Tactique (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		It is clear that, with the exception of the motions involving the match, British and French infantry continued to load and fire their firelocks using the same posture and movements developed for the matchlock many years after the weapon had been abandoned.
		During the early phases of this war, the Prussian infantry was tightly packed along the firing line.
		Not only did the Prussian infantry with its iron ramrods and a streamlined loading procedure enjoy a greater rate of fire, but the resulting fire was more tightly concentrated and could be expected to cause a greater number of casualties per unit length of line.
	www.wtj.com /nosworthy/investigative_process_02.htm (2204 words)

	INFANTRY TACTICS SINCE - Online Information article about INFANTRY TACTICS SINCE
		The last is the keynote of the whole subject of infantry training as also, to a lesser degree, of that of the other arms.
		The condition of the assailant's infantry when it reaches decisive ranges is largely governed by the efforts it has expended and the losses it has suffered in its progress.
		have always been used by infantry on the defensive, especially in the wars of position of the 17th and 18th centuries.
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /I27_INV/INFANTRY_TACTICS_SINCE.html (5919 words)

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		Knowing this, the authors believe it is their duty to consolidate their observations, produce a comprehensive evaluation of squad tactics and techniques, and pass it onto the squad leaders.
		An infantry squad could be clearing a house and next door may be clearing a slaughterhouse or furniture wood shop.
		Overall, the enemy has adapted their tactics and techniques in order to maximize their strong points and hit Marines when they are the most vulnerable.
	www.blackwaterusa.com /btw2005/articles/041805aar.html (6002 words)

	Juno Beach Centre - Infantry
		In general, the infantry's role is to close with and destroy enemy ground forces.
		A fundamental condition of the infantry's ability to execute its tasks is the maintenance and maximization of its own mobility up to and on the battlefield, as well as the limitation of the enemy's mobility.
		Other combat arms, be they artillery, armour, engineers, exist largely to facilitate the achievement by the infantry of its basic aim in battle: the destruction of the enemy.
	www.junobeach.org /e/4/can-tac-inf-e.htm (371 words)

	Evolution of Infantry Assault Tactics 1850-1918 (10/28/98)
		The change in tactics was forced by the invention of the military rifle.
		Minie's invention made obsolete the infantry assault tactic used in the age of the musket.
		Neither makes clear that it is common for an invader to be defending a position and for the invaded to be attacking in any given battle or that most large battles are mixtures of assaults, defenses, and meeting engagements, no matter which side is on the operational offensive.
	www.consimworld.com /newsroom/archives/morenews/inftactics/infreport.html (1016 words)

	Pea Ridge NMP: The Infantry - Weapons & Tactics
		When the men of the 4th Iowa Infantry Regiment (which saw action at Pea Ridge) fired their Prussian (German) smoothbore muskets for the first time, 13 of the barrels exploded.
		Nearly all of the infantry shoulder-arms used during the Civil War were single-shot muzzleloaders.
		It was designed for skirmishers and mounted infantry (soldiers who rode to battle then fought on foot), where the shorter length aided maneuverability.
	www.nps.gov /peri/inf3_weap.htm (613 words)

	Casey's Infantry Tactics (1862) - Civil War Infantry Tactics - Caseys Infantry Tactics
		The following volumes of Infantry Tactics are based upon the French ordonnances of 1831 and 1845, for the manœuvres of heavy infantry and chasseurs à pied.
		My attention, for many years given to the study of the manœuvres of infantry, was more particularly directed to the subject while engaged, in 1854, as President of a Board assembled by the War Department, for the review, correction and emendation of the translation of Lieutenant-Colonel Hardee.
		Since the introduction into our service of this latter drill, in connection with the tactics of General Scott, I have seen the necessity of a uniform system for the manœuvres of all the infantry arm of service.
	www.usregulars.com /caseyshome.html (680 words)

	1st Infantry Division News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		FA commander, it’s important for artillery Soldiers to be proficient in infantry tactics because once they’re deployed there’s no telling when they may need those skills.
		Infantry tactics, such as Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain, were taught to Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment Jan. 10-12.
		And the infantry tactics were not something the 1-7 FA Soldiers were able to learn overnight.
	www.1id.army.mil /1ID/News/Jan06/Article_02/Article_02.htm (569 words)

	THE NAFZIGER COLLECTION
		This is a reprint of the 1944 tactical doctrine publication for use by the armored battalion.
		This is a reprint of the 1944 tactical doctrine publication issued by the US Army to address how it wanted its tanks and infantry to operate together in the field.
		Developed using Soviet tactical regulations, this work examines the tactical employment of the Soviet rifle squad, platoon and company, plus the submachine gun squad, machine gun sections, anti-tank rifle squad, and infantry guns.
	home.fuse.net /nafziger/WW2_TACT.HTM (1301 words)

	Casey's Tactics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		This System of United States Infantry Tactics, prepared under the direction of the War Department, having been approved by the President, is adopted for the instruction of the troops and for the observance of the militia when so employed.
		In the order of battle, Heavy Infantry being in compact order, while light infantry is dispersed or deployed as skirmishers, the men being separated and more independent in delivering their fire as sharpshooters.
		In the school of the company and of the battalion, the instruction for Heavy and Light Infantry is the same, every regiment of Infantry having one company of Light Infantry as a part of its organization, and all these companies being drilled as Infantry of the Line.
	firstreserves.messofthedamned.org /caseys (345 words)

	ASLSK Basic Infantry Tactics
		Although the tactics you apply will, in general, be specific to the situation you encounter in a scenario, there are some general principles a new player can follow before mastering the tactical nuances of ASL.
		Infantry concentrated densely in a single location is more vulnerable to enemy fire than infantry spread out across a broad area.
		Half-squads are useful for feinting, but it's a gamey tactic to move half-squads to draw fire.
	www.savarese.org /simulation/aslskbasictactics.html (2382 words)

	Infantry Tactics of World War Two (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The foray into Infantry Weapons of World War Two has proven quite popular as well it seems.
		Tactics have to address the reality of how to turn those grandiose designs into an achievable goal.
		That may disappoint those looking for a detailed examination of a particular country's small unit tactics, but the Published works and Websites may offer some alternatives.
	www.bayonetstrength.150m.com /Tactics/infantry_tactics_of_world_war_tw.htm (595 words)

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		Hardee, despite his outstanding military career, would most likely be a footnote in American history, were it not for his masterpiece of drill, Rifle and Infantry Tactics.
		In 1855, Hardee's Rifle and Light Infantry Tactics became the standard instructional manual for the U.S. Army.
		The Evolutions of the Line, taken from Scott's three volume Infantry Tactics, are linked here to the Scott's files.
	home.att.net /~MrsMajor/1862.htm (429 words)

	New Georgia Encyclopedia: William J. Hardee (1815-1873)
		William J. Hardee's 1855 textbook, Rifle and Light Infantry Tactics, was required reading for officers in both the Union and Confederate armies.
		Achieving the rank of lieutenant general in the Confederate army, Hardee was renowned for his understanding of tactical maneuvers in battle.
		Upon recovery from the illness, he was sent to France for a year to study military tactics.
	www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?id=h-1332 (650 words)

	METL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The focus of this Workbook is on the infantry platoon.
		Because the focus of this Workbook and the focus of Close Combat Marine is on small-unit infantry tactics, supporting arms are not emphasized.
		I am an infantry major with fourteen years commissioned service, seven years with 5th Marines, three years in schools, and three years as an infantry training officer with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab.
	www.2ndbn5thmar.com /ccm/ccmtoc.htm (1510 words)

	Special Operations.Com
		Note: All tactics here have been released to the general public by the U.S. Army.
		This page has been created in response to numerous requests from paintball teams, computer gamers, and others for small unit tactics information.
		INFANTRY RIFLE PLATOON AND SQUAD, 22 APR 1992 - Note: This is perhaps the most complete guide to basic small unit tactics.
	specialoperations.com /Focus/Tactics (124 words)

	Infantry Tactics
		At the beginning of the 20th century most military commanders placed a great deal of emphasis on using the infantry for massed bayonet charges supported by the cavalry and mobile field artillery.
		Infantry tactics had to be reassessed after armies suffered heavy casualties during attacks against machine-guns.
		The French infantry were forced to retreat during the invasion of Lorraine and the Germans experienced heavy losses when storming the fortress at Liege during August 1914.
	www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /FWWinfantry.htm (278 words)

	Reenacting Links
		U.S. Infantry Tactics for the instruction, exercise, and manoeuvres of the United States infantry, including infantry of the line, light infantry, and riflemen.
		U.S. Infantry Tactics (1861) for the instruction, exercise, and manouvres of the Unted States infantry, including infantry of the line, light infantry, and riflemen.
		Winfield Scott's Abstract of Infantry Tactics; Including Exercises and Manueuvres of Light-infantry and Riflemen; for the Use of the Militia of the United States.
	www.zipcon.net /~silas/links.htm (1204 words)

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