The companies or fractions in the center try to get across the wood as quickly as possible, or, at least, to reach a clearing.
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.