U.S. ARMORED INFANTRY BATTALION TACTICS In WWII (FM 17-42)
Size: 9" x 11" Illustrations: numerous black & white illustrations Pages: 93 pages Binding: Soft cover Author: US Army Editor: George F. Nafziger Price: $20
This is a reprint of the 1944 tactical doctrine publication (Field Manual 17-42) issued by the US Army to address how an Armored Infantry Battalion was to operate in the field. The scope of this publication covers nearly every aspect of combat including command and control, conduct of offensive action, reconnaissance, deploying so as to minimize detection, using terrain to gain advantages on both attack and defense, recovery of damaged vehicles, etc. The level of detail ranges from large (Battalion) to small (individual tank/Squad).
Table of Contents
Page
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL
5
CHAPTER 2. TRAINING
11
CHAPTER 3. CONTROL, COMMUNICATION, LIAISON
13
CHAPTER 4. MARCHES AND BIVOUACS
20
CHAPTER 5. SECURITY
30
CHAPTER 6. OFFENSIVE ACTION
I. General
39
II. Approach
41
III. The attack
44
IV. Battalion in reserve
49
CHAPTER 7. DEFENSIVE ACTION
51
CHAPTER 8. SPECIAL OPERATIONS
60
CHAPTER 9. HEADQUARTERS AND HQ COMPANY
I. General
65
II. Reconnaissance platoon
66
III. Assault gun platoon
70
IV. 81mm mortar platoon
71
V. Machine gun platoon
71
CHAPTER 10. SERVICE COMPANY
I. General
78
II. Supply
80
III. Personnel
81
IV. Maintenance
82
CHAPTER 11. MEDICAL DETACHMENT
86
APPENDIX 1. ILLUSTRATED PROBLEM (ATTACH OF A POSITION)
Introduction
GENERAL
1. SCOPE
This manual covers the tactical employment of the armoured infantry battalion, both as part of a larger force, and when acting independently. It is designed as a guide and does not prescribe a set of inflexible rules. Each tactical situation must be solved on its own merits and the initiative of individual commanders is encouraged.
2. ORGANIZATION
The armoured infantry battalion has a headquarters and headquarters company, service company, and three rifle companies. (See fig. 1.) for details of organization, see T/O&E 7-25.
3. CHARACTERISTICS
a. The armoured infantry battalion is a powerful, mobile, lightly armoured unit that is tactically and administratively self-contained and capable, to a limited extent, of independent action.
b. The battalion is specially organized, equipped, and trained for employment of mutually supporting tank and infantry action.
c. Armored infantry normally fights dismounted. Under favourable conditions vehicular armament either mounted or dismounted is used to support the attack. If vehicles are used, they must be placed in position defilade and dispersed. It moves forwards in vehicles until it is forced by enemy fire or unfavourable terrain, to dismount. In mounted movement it is sensitive to minefields, other obstacles, unfavourable terrain, and weather. Continued operation is dependent on maintenance and adequate resupply of ammunition, fuel, and lubricants.
[Figure 1. The armoured infantry battalion]
Footnote: For military terms not defined in this manual, see TM 20-205.
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