Elements of Trench Warfare

by William H. Waldron

6. I know the name of every man in my platoon and they all know me.

7. I am here to inflict as much damage as possible on the enemy and to hold my part of the line. I will do it!

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CHAPTER XI

The Attack in Trench Warfare

Objectives

The objectives which must be dealt with in the attack of an intrenched position such as will be found on the western front are:

1. The trenches of the first line.

2. The supporting points.