We are going for the enemy's fortifications. Artillery is doing its share in every phase of the battle. Automatic weapons are so extensively used to-day that we cannot possibly limit our operation to silencing enemy gun emplacements. Drive them underground? No, we have to wipe them out! The artillerymen can no longer be guided merely by orders for the infantry. It is waging battle in its own right.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote emphasizes that artillery now operates independently and must be used to destroy enemy positions, not just support infantry.
- In plain terms
- Artillery must act on its own to eliminate enemy defenses.
- What can you take from it?
- Modern warfare requires autonomous, aggressive artillery use.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does independent artillery affect overall battle cohesion?
- What risks arise from aggressive artillery use?
Another view
It may underestimate the need for coordination with other arms.
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