[PDF] A Dictionary Of Military Terms 1918 eBook

Author : Edward Samuel Farrow
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 13,40 MB
Release : 2013-09
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ISBN : 9781230364742

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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, ..

Author : Richard Bowyer
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 41,96 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : 9781579581565

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First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Defense
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 1547 pages
File Size : 48,43 MB
Release : 2009-07-27
Category : History
ISBN : 1628730196

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This is the comprehensive, standardized dictionary of military and associated terminology compiled and used by the Department of Defense. Divided into sections, The Dictionary of Military Terms contains all definitions approved for DoD and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) use, as well as a complete listing of commonly used abbreviations and acronyms.

Author : Trevor Nevitt Dupuy
Publisher : H. W. Wilson
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 35,51 MB
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN :

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The first edition (1986) is cited in American Reference Books Annual. Now updated and containing some 3,500 terms, this dictionary offers short definitions of historical and modern military equipment, strategies, tactics, ranks, organizations, abbreviations, and the like. Lead editor Dupuy (d.1995) was a military theorist, historian, and writer; two associates joined him for the first edition, and two new editors undertook the revision. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Author : Edward S. Farrow
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 714 pages
File Size : 16,33 MB
Release : 2017-11-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780331631487

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Excerpt from A Dictionary of Military Terms Abatis. An accessory means of defense formed by cutting off the smaller branches of trees felled in the direction from which the enemy may be expected; also written abattis. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : U.S. Department of Defense
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 1215 pages
File Size : 33,80 MB
Release : 2015-02-03
Category : History
ISBN : 1629149195

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This is the comprehensive, standardized dictionary of military and associated terminology compiled and used by the Department of Defense. Divided into two sections, The Dictionary of Military Terms contains the terms and definitions approved for Department of Defense (DOD) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) use as well as a complete listing of commonly used abbreviations and acronyms. These military and associated terms, together with their definitions, constitute approved terminology for general use by all DOD components. The Dictionary of Military Terms supplements standard English-language dictionaries and standardizes military and associated terminology to improve communication and mutual understanding within the DOD, with other federal agencies, and among the United States and its allies. It is the primary terminology source when preparing correspondence, including policy, strategy, doctrine, and planning documents. This publication applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Services, the Joint Staff, combatant commands, DOD agencies, and all other DOD components, and covers terms such as: active defense battle damage assessment candidate target list directed energy event matrix footprint hub and spoke distribution mobilization nonconventional assisted recovery protection retained personnel special operations survival, evasion, resistance, and escape weapons readiness state and more!