(2) A larger amount of ammunition is usually available.
(3) The men can shoot better because they are not fatigued by advancing.
(4) Losses will be less if good cover is secured.
DISADVANTAGES OF THE DEFENSE
(1) The defender surrenders the advantage of the initiative as the attacker can elect the point of attack and the defender must be prepared at all points.
(2) The defender must fight amidst his dead and wounded which is depressing.
(3) The defender, seeing the enemy continually advancing, becomes conscious of his inability to stop him. This is depressing to the defender and is injurious to his morale.
REQUISITES OF A GOOD DEFENSIVE POSITION
If you were looking for a good defensive position, what points would you have in mind and of these points, which would be the most important? The requisites to be sought in a good defensive position are:
/# "(1) A clear field of fire up to the effective range of the artillery.