Covering all aspects of the battlefield, Combat Techniques is a comprehensive, illustrated reference on tactical procedures for today&;s infantry. It explores how tactics have changed since World War II, and examines a range of procedures, from controlling an air strike or firing an anti-tank weapon to sub-zero operations, hostage-rescue situations, fighting in urban or extreme terrain, amphibious assaults, and evading capture. There&;s also a discussion of asymmetric warfare, with chapters on counterterrorist and anti-insurgency operations.
How would today&;s armies handle themelves in potential combat scenarios? This generously illustrated book provides expert analysis on everything from infantry tactics to counter-insurgency warfare.
Covering all aspects of the battlefield, Combat Techniques is a comprehensive reference on tactical procedures for today&;s infantry. It details the various forces and assets at a battlefield commander&;s disposal, showing how tactics have changed since World War II, and examining a huge range of procedures, from controlling an air strike or firing an anti-tank weapon to sub-zero operations, hostage-rescue situations, fighting in urban or extreme terrain, amphibious assaults, and evading capture. There&;s also a discussion of the difficulties of asymmetric warfare, with chapters on counterterrorist and anti-insurgency operations. Color photographs and art present the men and equipment of modern armies from around the world, demonstrating how they operate in today&;s ever-changing, technology-dominated landscape.
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