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    Principles And Experiences Of Position Warfare And Retrograde Movements
    Principles And Experiences Of Position Warfare And Retrograde Movements
    Principles And Experiences Of Position Warfare And Retrograde Movements
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    Principles And Experiences Of Position Warfare And Retrograde Movements

    By General der Artillerie Walter Hartmann

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    Often written during imprisonment in Allied War camps by former German officers, with their memories of the World War fresh in their minds; The Foreign Military Studies series offers rare glimpses into the Third Reich. German General of Artillery, Walter Hartmann, served during World War II and was a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern). The Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves and Swords was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

    This is the General’s guide to the principles of position warfare and retrograde movements using examples from his firsthand knowledge of the Russian Campaign.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherVerdun Press
    Release dateNov 6, 2015
    ISBN9781786257604
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      Principles And Experiences Of Position Warfare And Retrograde Movements - General der Artillerie Walter Hartmann

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      Text originally published in 1952 under the same title.

      © Pickle Partners Publishing 2015, all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electrical, mechanical or otherwise without the written permission of the copyright holder.

      Publisher’s Note

      Although in most cases we have retained the Author’s original spelling and grammar to authentically reproduce the work of the Author and the original intent of such material, some additional notes and clarifications have been added for the modern reader’s benefit.

      We have also made every effort to include all maps and illustrations of the original edition the limitations of formatting do not allow of including larger maps, we will upload as many of these maps as possible.

      PRINCIPLES AND EXPERIENCES OF POSITION WARFARE AND RETROGRADE MOVEMENTS

      BY

      GENERAL DER ARTILLERIE WALTER HARTMANN

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Contents

      TABLE OF CONTENTS 4

      PART I—DISCUSSION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF POSITION WARFARE, AND ACCOUNT OF THE EXPERIENCES OF A DIVISION IN SUCH A SITUATION. 5

      A. Situation (sketch 1) 5

      B. Topography 6

      C. Position Warfare 6

      1. Strength of trench complements: 6

      2a. General remarks about the position in the division sector. 7

      2b. Construction of positions. 8

      2c. Forest positions. 9

      3. Operations 10

      PART II: DISCUSSION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF RETROGRADE MOVEMENTS, AND ACCOUNT OF THE EXPERIENCES OF A DIVISION WHICH RETREATED 60 KILOMETERS BY STAGES. 16

      A. Initial Situation 16

      B. Preparations for the retrograde movement. 16

      C. Withdrawal to Position One. 19

      D. Fighting in Position one. 20

      E. Advanced positions. 22

      REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER 27

      PART I—DISCUSSION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF POSITION WARFARE, AND ACCOUNT OF THE EXPERIENCES OF A DIVISION IN SUCH A SITUATION.

      A. Situation (sketch 1)

      The division is in position in its sector near VELIZH on the upper DVINA, supported on both flanks. The DVINA crosses the front at a right angle. VELIZH is within the own front lines. The division is reinforced by one light infantry brigade and two additional battalions. The width of the sector front is approximately $0 kilometers.

      SKETCH 1. POSITION AT VELIZH

      B. Topography

      The sector is gently rolling country which does not permit extensive observation of the depth of the enemy territory. The terrain is wooded and contains large swamps which are, outside of the roads, often impassable on foot, but in any event impenetrable for vehicles. This swamp area is interspersed with islands of firm ground, either with or without forest. The two opposing positions are built on these firm islands. Twenty kilometers of corduroy road

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