Field artilleryman's guide; . Fig. i.—Hasty entrenchment for field artillery. Protection againstrifle fire and Fig. 2.—Deliberate entrenchment for field artillery. Portable typewhen depression is necessary for concealment. (From U. S. ArtilleryDrill Regulations,) the enemys fire; by constructing dugouts in the immediatevicinity of the battery into which the men may go for pro-tection when the guns are under By whom should epaulments be most used? EMPLACEMENTS 111 A. By artillery of advancing armies or a body detailed to cover a retirement (retreat).Q. What are the chief adva
Field artilleryman's guide; . Fig. i.—Hasty entrenchment for field artillery. Protection againstrifle fire and Fig. 2.—Deliberate entrenchment for field artillery. Portable typewhen depression is necessary for concealment. (From U. S. ArtilleryDrill Regulations,) the enemys fire; by constructing dugouts in the immediatevicinity of the battery into which the men may go for pro-tection when the guns are under By whom should epaulments be most used? EMPLACEMENTS 111 A. By artillery of advancing armies or a body detailed to cover a retirement (retreat).Q. What are the chief advantages of dug-in emplacements?A. They are not easily seen, and afford more protection than does the What is the difference between a dug-in and a casemated emplacement?A. The dug-in usually has no overhead cover, whereas a case-mated emplacement is Are casemated emplacements proof against the penetration of a heavy shell?A. No; practically no roof is proof against heavy How may protection be afforded against large shells?A. By deflecting or making them burst before they penetrate.
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