ATTACK OF A VILLAGE.
188.—First Objective.
In the attack of a village, the first objective should be the nearest outskirt.
189.—Organize.
Consolidate this first position as soon as conquered. Signal to the artillery to lengthen the range.
190.—Frontal attack.
Then try to gain as rapidly as possible the opposite end.
191.—Outflanking.
The flanking units endeavor to encircle the objective.
192.—Against interior defense.
If the defense has been strongly organized inside the village, fight forward step by step. Blow up the obstacles with explosives.
193.—Cooperation of Artillery.
Have artillery bring up a few guns within close range.