But the tactics that have forced several retirements will force others.
If sufficient troops are available, tried and fit and resolute, with the necessary quantities of ammunition and improved artillery, we shall see German arrogance and brutality in victory become again cringing fear and demoralization in defeat; the experience of the Marne will be repeated and the invaders will be driven out of the territory they swarmed over through treacherous breaking of treaties.
107.—The need of training in Infantry Combat Principles.
That day the infantry will come again unto its own and its dash and resolution will insure victory.
To achieve it, it must be a well trained infantry, in the old sense of the word. Officers, non-commissioned officers and men must have a thorough and practical knowledge of Infantry Combat Principles.
These should be practiced in the intervals of trench service when the battalion is in rest billets.
Their theory should be thoroughly mastered by all on whom may devolve responsibility.
108.—The two phases of the Combat.
We shall study here the two principal phases of the combat: the approach and the attack, from the point of view of the company commander.
109.—The Defense.