LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

The Sniper-Observer-Scout[Frontispiece]
The Sniper’s EndFacing p.[28]
Examination of a German Prisoner[30]
Outside the Snipers’ Post.—“Shut the loopholes. I’m coming in”[38]
Telescopic Sights. “Nurse your Target.” 1. “Not yet.” 2. “Now!”[44]
Spotting the Enemy Sniper[46]
XI Corps Sniping School. Imitation German Trench used for spotting targets, etc.[64]
Method of inserting Loophole. 1. Original Section of Parapet; 2. How bags are arranged and fixed round loophole to imitate original parapet (Gray’s Boards.); 3. Parapet reconstructed with loophole[64]
XI Corps Sniping School. Showing the best form of parapet to conceal loopholes, and the wrong type of parapet for concealing snipers’ loopholes[66]
Section of typical German Parapet. Showing concealed loopholes made through tins, bags, etc.[66]
First Army School of S.O.S.[72]
First Army School of S.O.S. No. 1. Flat Parapet. The easiest possible form of parapet to spot movement behind—practically a death-trap[74]
First Army School of S.O.S. No. 2. Same parapet as in No. 1 after five minutes’ alteration[76]
First Army School of S.O.S. Sniper’s Robe on a 6ft. 4in. man in the open[88]
Find the Sniper. (The flat cap gives him away)[92]
Find the Sniper (Look for the rifle barrel)[94]
Telescopic Sights. With Periscopic Prism—Aldis. With Winchester. With German telescopic sight (showing use at night)[98]
Inside the Observation Post[122]
Lovat Scouts: Battle observers[126]
The Fatal Cap[142]
First Army School of S.O.S. Comparison of sniper’s robe as opposed to ordinary kit firing over a turnip heap[144]
First Army School of S.O.S. Typical German Loophole Disguises in Earth Parapet[148]
1. There are two snipers here—one in uniform and one in a “sniper’s robe”[150]
2. A contrast showing the drawbacks of uniform and a “correct” position[152]
First Army School S.O.S. Showing effects and importance of light and shade[156]
Night-work in No Man’s Land[194]