{"product_id":"field-service-regulations-felddienst-ordnung-anon-9781474542166","title":"Field Service Regulations (Felddienst Ordnung) of the German Army 1908","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1908 the reorganisation of the German army was building much of the military's heavy armament in preparation for modern warfare; specifically, the introduction of the machine gun and modern heavy artillery was underway, and the doctrine in these regulations is an important part of any study of the first battles of the Great War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome of the many topics covered include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- War Organisation - Distribution of Troops\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Communication between Staffs and Troops: Messages, Reports, Sketches and Sketch Maps, War Diaries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Reconnaissance \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Mixed Forces of all Arms: Advanced, Flank \u0026amp; Rear Guards \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Outposts: Piquets, Infantry Sentries, Infantry Patrols, Outposts in Siege Warfare: In the Attack and Defence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Field \u0026amp; Heavy Artillery, Machine Gun Battery, Field Balloon Detachment, Ammunition Columns and Train\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Geneva Convention\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Ammunition Supply\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Bicycles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Wireless Telegraphy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Soldiers' Wills\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Field Post Office\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Carrier Pigeons\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColour plates: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Imperial Standard \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Prussian, Württemberg and Saxon Royal Standards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Distinguishing Flags for the Head-quarters of an Army, Army Corps and Division \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Topographical Conventional Signs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaken from the introduction: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The powers of the soldier will only be utilised to full advantage when they are applied as his commander directs. To this end the troops must learn discipline which is the backbone of the army, and without which no victory can be achieved. It must be firmly established and strenuously maintained under all circumstances. An outer semblance of discipline, not consolidated by long training in peace time, will vanish at critical moments or under the influence of unexpected events.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1474542166\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781474542166\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Naval \u0026amp; Military Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.89lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.67d","brand":"Anon","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48520210481407,"sku":"9781474542166","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e5d917c8-13a1-4335-ac5c-f4a47a1e883f.jpg?v=1778741395","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/field-service-regulations-felddienst-ordnung-anon-9781474542166","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}