Excerpt from Military Preparedness and the Engineer
The purpose of this book is in no way changed by revision. Even with the country at war, there are many engineers who wish to serve but have vague ideas as to the part they may best play.
To those who are equipped for active service with the field forces the Author desires particularly to appeal. It is his aim to present to such inen the salient points of military engineering in the language of the civilian engineer.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book, released in 1916, provides engineers with essential knowledge to prepare for military conflict if called upon. As a groundbreaking text based on the Engineer Field Manual, it explains the military structure and organization, and the role of engineers in wartime. The author, a Colonel in the 22nd New York Engineers, imparts valuable lessons learned from the European front. With the US on the cusp of entering World War I, the bookâs focus is on helping engineers transition from civilian life to the demands of military engineering. It covers a wide range of topics, from military administration to sanitation, and from field fortifications to military explosives. Importantly, the author emphasizes that engineers must have a solid understanding of infantry tactics and the ability to operate as soldiers before they can be effective in their specific engineering roles. The book's insights remain relevant today, highlighting the importance of military preparedness and the vital contributions engineers make in times of war. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330200155_0
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