Chapter I: ; the style is clear and attractive and reveals a deep insight

into the foundations of human character. The simplification of the difficulties of tactical problems by diagrammatic analysis is deserving of special notice, and the suggestions for the preparation of problems will be appreciated by all those called upon to submit general and special situations -- often on short notice.

“The acquisition of a crisp, epigrammatic style of expression by assiduous practice, after consulting good forms of field orders, as recommended by the authors, is the best way to avoid mere imitation of 'telegram' style on one hand, and the verbosity of the tyro on the other. The recommendation to stick to the usual form in writing orders is approved. The discussion of field orders by the authors lends new interest to an important subject.

“The chapter on patrolling is so full and good that it is difficult to find anything to add.

“The whole subject of advance guards, and the kindred subjects, rear and flank guards, are fully considered, and illustrated by examples of field orders.

“The condensed information with reference to artillery material, organization, powers and tactics, will be of great value to officers of other arms.

“The treatment of the subject 'Cavalry Tactics,' is in line with modern thought.

'The subjects of 'Outpost,' 'Combat,' and 'Organization of a Defensive Position,' are comprehensively treated and richly illustrated by diagrams, maps and examples of orders.

“The chapter on 'The Rifle in War' will be found to be one of the most interesting in the book. The 'Chapter on Division Tactics and Supply' contains a mass of valuable data of a practical nature.

“The book as a whole forms a compendium of reliable military information which will prove to be a great convenience to the student.

“The authors are to be congratulated on clearness of style and felicity of expression throughout the work.”

REVIEW OF THE PROFESSIONAL MEMOIRS CORPS OF ENGINEERS

“One of the most significant signs of the progress of these Schools (Leavenworth) is the appearance in the field of military literature of a number of works by their graduates, works which have compelled attention and which have reflected well deserved credit and honor both on the authors and the schools.

“In the 348 pages of text and 15 figures, including maps, the authors have provided what might be termed a concentrated extract of the teachings of the recognized authorities in the art of war and tactics, as interpreted and taught at The Army Service Schools.

“For those who are seeking to improve themselves by self study or to prepare for the Service Schools or Army War College, the work will be invaluable and will save much reading of Griepenkerl, Von Alten, Balck, Kiesling and the host of other writers on tactics.”

REVIEW OF THE JOURNAL OF THE U. S. ARTILLERY

“This book will be very useful to the coast artillery officer, for it contains much valuable information that has a direct bearing upon the preparation of plans and orders for the land defense of coast fortifications. It will also be of use to him in a larger sense. About 97 per cent of the actions in which our coast companies have taken part have been field actions as distinguished from coast defense actions. The importance to coast artillerymen, therefore, of studies in tactics should be emphasized from time to time, lest they forget.

“THE TECHNIQUE OF MODERN TACTICS has the merit of being a readable book devoted to a serious and important subject. But it was not made for mere skimming. It will repay careful study on the part of all officers of all grades and of every age in the various arms of the service.”

FROM A GENERAL OFFICER

“It contains in a single volume (handy, well arranged, and very comprehensive) information which would require much time to find elsewhere, and time required to find things deters most people from hunting them. The arrangement of the matter is excellent; the style plain, concise, and attractive. It is long since I have read a finer piece of writing than the introduction to the work. Any officer who masters this book will be a valuable officer when war comes.”

FROM A GENERAL OFFICER OF THE GENERAL STAFF

“The book shows most careful study and clear presentment. It is a work of great value to the service-one which ought to be particularly useful to instructors in our service schools as well as to all students, and an important addition to their military libraries.”

A WELL-KNOWN OFFICER OF THE NATIONAL GUARD

“The concise, plain and yet thorough manner of treating the subjects in the text is very gratifying. It comes nearer covering the entire field of minor tactics than anything else I ever saw. The book is one which should be in the hands of every National Guard officer who desires to prepare himself properly to meet the responsibilities entailed by his commission. The authors are to be congratulated on having accomplished so much in so compact a volume.”

FROM A WELL-KNOWN CAVALRY OFFICER, AT ONE TIME INSTRUCTOR AT THE LEAVENWORTH SCHOOLS

“From what I have seen I feel certain that it will give me a whole lot of help in conducting the Garrison School work. I find formulating map maneuvers, map problems, and the like, no mean task. Assistance in this line of work will be like a rope to a drowning man.”

FROM A WELL-KNOWN INFANTRY OFFICER

“The book is the one road I know that leads straight to the goal of good sense in tactics. It should be read and studied and reread by every officer until every word is burned into his everyday life in the service. Every officer who goes to Leavenworth should carry it.”

ANOTHER INFANTRYMAN

“It is in my opinion the best work of its kind ever published. Every field officer should absorb it from cover to cover.”

A RECOGNIZED AUTHORITY, FORMERLY INSTRUCTOR AT THE ARMY SERVICE SCHOOLS

“The book merits the immediate recognition of all students of the Military Art, as a distinct advance on any existing work on applied tactics. It contains, briefly and concisely stated, the essentials for correct solutions of the important problems included in the course in Military Art at the Service Schools at Fort Leavenworth, but more important still to the service at large, it has brought together a large amount of information from a number of different sources, which will be of immense value to every officer in the field, whether in maneuvers or in active campaign. If only one book besides the Field Service Regulations could be carried into the field, this should be chosen.

“THE TECHNIQUE OF MODERN TACTICS is the culmination of the advance made in the study of applied tactics in our army during the last ten years.”

FROM A PROMINENT INSTRUCTOR OF THE ARMY SERVICE SCHOOLS

“Of all the books that have appeared in late years dealing with the subject of modern tactics, this one seems to occupy a niche of its own. There have been any number of excellent works on the methods of handling modern armies; so many in fact that the student who tries without a guide to make a study of the subject soon finds himself at a loss as to the best way to proceed. In this work the authors have succeeded in finding a clue to lead the student out of the labyrinth of books and methods. The name is well chosen. Besides its use in the progressive study of tactics, the book will find a wide field as a reference work when it is desired to refresh the memory upon some particular phase of the subject. For this purpose, it furnishes in concise form, the methods of procedure and the approved handling of troops and matériel as given by those on whom we look as authorities.”

A PROMINENT CAVALRY OFFICER, FORMERLY INSTRUCTOR AT THE LEAVENWORTH SCHOOLS

“I have read over the chapter on the attack and think it very good. The book justifies its existence by being more definite and intelligible and more readily applied than the Infantry Drill Regulations and Balck’s Tactics. At the same time it appears to be sound and to avoid ruts, such as the excessive use of models and normal formations.”

FROM A PROMINENT INFANTRY OFFICER, FORMERLY AN INSTRUCTOR AT THE SERVICE SCHOOLS

“The book contains a most exact statement of the principles taught at the Army School of the Line. It will be of the utmost value to those entering the school, and to the service at large.”

A GENERAL STAFF OFFICER

“The book is the best American military work we have ever had and is the best exponent of the Leavenworth idea and spirit that is available to our officers.”

AN INFANTRY CAPTAIN

“The advantage of having a copy of the Technique will become apparent, because it contains the principles which constitute the frame work of all tactical exercises and tactical study. It will save many a busy man hours of unnecessary work in looking up methods of procedure under given tactical conditions.”

A CAVALRY MAJOR

“If the Line Class man can see as many pointers in it as I can he will receive much aid. I am astonished at the amount of precise information the book contains. It enables me to refresh my memory quickly and the more readily reach my conclusions.”

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