CONTENTS

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Chapter I.
The Importance of Careful Training in Night Operations 1
Chapter II.
Elementary Instruction 8
Training of Vision 8
Training of Hearing 9
Finding Bearings 10
Moving in the Dark 11
General 14
Chapter III.
General Remarks on Night Operations 16
Definitions 16
Importance of Careful Preparation 17
Plan of Operations 20
The Framing of Orders for Night Operations 21
Protection during Operations 22
Maintenance of Connection 24
Rifle Fire in Night Attacks 25
Caution necessary in planning Night Operations, but Resolution Essential in their Execution 25
Defence against Night Attacks 26
Passive Defence Useless 26
Chapter IV.
Training a Company for Offensive Action 29
Instruction in Reconnaissance 29
Night Marches 30
Night Advances and Night Attacks 32
Guiding Troops across Country at Night 37
The Assault 39
Training for Defensive Action 41
Outposts 41
Position of Piquets at Night 43
Readiness for Action 44
Cover for Groups 46
Marking of Route to and from Piquets 46
Sentries Challenging 46
Sentries Firing 47
Action of Outposts in a Night Attack 48
Chapter V.
Miscellaneous 50
Training and Employment of Scouts 50
Searchlights in Attack and in Defence 53
Flares, etc. 54
Hand Grenades 55
Luminous Discs 56
Pocket Electric Lamps 56
Connecting Ropes 56
Passing Fences 57
Entrenching by Night 58
Wire Entanglements 59
Halts at Night 59
Recognition of Friends at Night 59
Knowledge of the Moon and Stars 60
Constant Practice the only Means of acquiring Knowledge 62
Conclusion 63