Lecture V.
78. Who are usually the first men of the Infantry to advance in a frontal attack?
79. How are they armed? What tools do they carry? What are their duties?
80. When the first line advances what do the wire cutters do?
81. What part do the bombers take on a frontal attack?
82. Who is responsible that there is a supply of bombs in the trench?
83. How are bombs stored in the trenches?
84. Where is the reserve supply of bombs stored?
85. What general arrangements are made preparatory to frontal attack?
86. What arms of the service may take part in a frontal attack?
87. What extent of frontage is usually planned to be occupied in a frontal attack?
Ans. Only the extent of frontage that is absolutely necessary.
88. Why?
Ans. The odds are against the attacking forces.
Ans. Only the extent of frontage that is absolutely necessary.
Ans. The odds are against the attacking forces.