Barrage. Artillery in the past, present and future. Er F.Zh.

French theorists back in 1892 saw the future war of fast and offensive, and the keys to the victory in Offensive a'outrance (the offensive to the limit ”) - the technical and“ moral superiority of the French soldier ”, coupled with the Gallic tradition of conducting offensive military operations Or Elan - that is, the offensive is energetic and with enthusiasm. The French military doctrine believed that “artillery should be easy and speedy, so that it can be quickly sent to a decisive place of battle. Heavier guns to deliver longer to positions, and their larger charge in comparison with the field gun is compensated by the fact that the heavy gun is reloading longer, and it shoots less often. ” Very quickly, the French were forced to get acquainted with the German long -range artillery and realized that the war would not follow their plan.

The General Er was among those who were rebuilt during the battle. As it turned out, what were allies and opponents and why the artillery - the “queen of the battle” only established itself in its rank, you will learn from this book.