Assaults:
- The local concentrated offensive.
Pursuit:
- Only by energetic pursuit can the full fruit of victory be gleaned. Its purpose is to cause the greatest loss in personnel and morale possible cavalry and artillery active.
Defensive Combat:
- Passive defense—to gain time, or to hold certain points pending results in other parts of the line.
- Defense seeking a favorable decision—a parrying of blows while seeking a favorable opening.
- Counter attack the crisis of this form.
- Counter attack—made by launching reserves at the flank, while the enemy is fully committed to the attack.
Defensive Positions:
Requisites:
- Clear field of fire.
- Flanks naturally secure.
- Extent of ground suitable to strength of force.
- Effective corps for reserves.
- Good lines of retreat.
- Good communication.
Position in Readiness: