Training for the Trenches by Leslie Vickers
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"Training for the Trenches" by Leslie Vickers is a practical handbook written during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I. The book draws on the author's personal experiences as a soldier and lecturer in trench warfare, providing insights and suggestions for new soldiers transitioning from civilian life to the military. Vickers aims to equip these potential infantrymen with essential skills and knowledge for combat in the trenches,
emphasizing the importance of discipline, obedience, and health. The opening of the handbook discusses the challenges faced by civilians as they become soldiers, highlighting the drastic shift in lifestyle and the necessity of learning to follow orders and cooperate in a military environment. Vickers reflects on personal adjustments he had to make, such as the loss of independence and the impact of strict routines. He emphasizes that the foundation of effective military training lies not only in physical preparedness but also in mental resilience and adaptability to new, demanding circumstances. The introduction sets the stage for deeper explorations into various aspects of trench warfare, focusing on the lessons learned and the practical measures soldiers must adopt to survive and thrive in the field. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Vickers, Leslie |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 17017549 |
| Title |
Training for the Trenches A Practical Handbook Based upon Personal Experience During the First Two Years of the War in France |
| Credits |
Produced by Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | UG: Military science: Military engineering |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 |
| Subject | Military hygiene |
| Subject | Intrenchments |
| Subject | Siege warfare |
| Subject | Defensive (Military science) |
| Subject | Offensive (Military science) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44734 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-44734-6 |
| Release Date | Jan 23, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 739 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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