Historical Study - Night Combat

At a glance..

The purpose of movements in darkness or obscurity is to conceal preparations and thereby achieve maximum surprise and effect. Learn more about night combat in this publication.

The details..

Night Combat: Historical Study is a publication that replaces DA Pam 20-236 from June 1953. Written by former German generals and general staff officers who served on the Russian Front during World War II, this book provides an insightful look into how to conduct successful operations at night or other periods of poor visibility.

The authors cover topics such as physical and psychological factors involved in fighting at night; orientation; reconnaissance; security measures; movements; assembly before attack; offensive maneuvers like pursuit or defense strategies like retrograde movements - all with detailed examples from their own experiences.

In addition to covering these tactical aspects, Night Combat also delves into details about weapons training, unit training exercises (including 8 week schedules), characteristics/training of Russian soldiers, partisan warfare tactics used by Germans during WWII.

Overall this book offers readers insight into how to effectively prepare troops for battle under difficult conditions while minimizing casualties due to surprise attacks or strategic envelopments. This comprehensive guide will be useful for anyone interested in learning more about military history related to nighttime operations.