Table of Contents

The infantryman's job as it was understood in 1939 · Organisation and weapons of the infantry squad, platoon and company · Digging in · Tactics in attack and defence - use of light machine guns, sub-machine guns, rifles and grenades · Command and control · Casualties and their effects

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An illustrated volume taking an in-depth look into the methods of German, American and British squads and platoons in Europe during the Second World War.

About the Author

Dr Stephen Bull is the Curator of the Museum of Lancashire in Preston, which incorporates the collections of several local regiments. Born in 1960, he graduated from the University of Wales with a BA (Hons) in history and obtained his doctorate from University College, Swansea. For several years he worked at the National Army Museum. He has written numerous articles for specialist journals, including a number on the weapons and tactics of World War I.

Mike Chappell began painting military subjects in 1968 and since then has gained worldwide popularity as a military illustrator. Brian Delf has worked as a freelance illustrator on a variety of subjects since 1972.