Folder Name: 2433
Book Name: E06317_Practical_Treatise_OnOutposts_Villages_Houses_Bridges.pdf
Summary: The text addresses the British army's subalterns with guidance on acquiring practical knowledge on defense, providing insights for strengthening and defending outposts. The preface touches on the positive reception among the military community, leading to a second edition with minor changes and introduces a plan for a second part about military posts' defense. The third edition preface discusses the public's call for an updated release, expressing regrets over not revising the content due to diverted civil duties rather than outpost defense practice. It also acknowledges the need for instruction on placing buildings, villages, and bridges in defense with detailed chapters outlining strategies for defense arrangements and attacking various structures. Moreover, the text delves into attacking fortified locations like redoubts or villages with practical observations on the execution of assault, aiming to prepare subalterns for efficient defense tactics in military operations and the importance of rapid response to threats and contingency planning.