A Dictionary Of Military Terms 1918

Author : Edward Samuel Farrow
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
ISBN 13 : 9781230364742
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (647 download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of Military Terms written by Edward Samuel Farrow and published by Theclassics.Us. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1918 edition. Excerpt: ... Attack Orders.--Field orders disposing of the whole or part of a command. They usually embrace (1) information of the enemy and of supporting troops, (2) the general plan of attack, (3) instructions for artillery, holding attack, main attack, reserve, cavalry, engineers, signal troops. (4) instructions for the sanitary train, ammunition train, field and supply trains, and (5) indicating the place of the commander or wnere messages may be sent. In war it is not always possible to issue a complete attack order. In unexpected encounters, for instance, orders must be given as the situation develops. Attack Unit.--The battalion is the attack unit, whether operating alone or as part of a larger unit. Atteinte.--In cavalry, a wound caused by interference or_ overreaching; in small-arms a hit whether in target practice or in action. [French] Attending Surgeons.--Medical officers who have not yet passed their examination for promotion to a majority and who are assigned by the Surgeon General, in the principal medical centers of the United States. Attention.--A cautionary command addressed to troops, preparatory to a particular exercise or maneuver. Garde-a-vous has the same signification in the French service. See Position of the Soldier and Order Arms for infantry at a halt. Right shoulder Arms is the correct position for infantry on the march. Attention to Orders.--One of the whistle signals, sounded by a short blast of the whistle. Attirail.--Implements for mechanical maneuvers and other parts of the artillery service. [French] Attribnt.--A sign or mark of functions, of arms of the service, or of some honor conferred, worn on the head-gear or uniform. [French] Attrition.--In a military sense, the act of wearing away the enemy's strength, ..