Being in skirmish line, to advance by a succession of =thin lines=: =1.
The advance in a succession of thin lines is used to cross a wide stretch swept, or likely to be swept, by artillery fire or heavy, long-range rifle fire which cannot profitably be returned.
Use and purpose of advance in succession of thin lines.
The advance may often be facilitated, or better advantage taken of cover, or losses reduced by the employment of the platoon or squad columns or by the use of a succession of thin lines.
Being in skirmish line, to advance by a succession of thin lines: 1.
The advance in a succession of thin lines is used to cross a wide stretch swept, or likely to be swept, by artillery fire or heavy, long-range rifle fire which can not profitably be returned.
The advance may often be facilitated, or better advantage taken of cover, or losses reduced by the employment of the platoon or squad columns or by the use of a succession of thin lines.
Illustration] Being in skirmish line, to advance by a succession of thin lines: 1.
What is the purpose of the advance in a succession of thin lines?
Thin lines are used to cross wide stretches under artillery fire or heavy, long range rifle fire which cannot be profitably returned.
The movement in a succession ofthin lines is used to cross a wide stretch swept or likely to be swept by artillery fire or heavy long-range rifle fire which can not profitably be returned.
The approach in a succession of thin lines is, if possible, made by sections under the immediate direction of platoon commanders with wide intervals between skirmishers.
This method of advancing by thin lines results in serious, though temporary, loss of control over the successive platoons of the troop.
Thin lines of smoke from within rose straight into the high last sunshine.
Six torches stuck in the ground around the outside of the place sent up thin lines of pitchy smoke.
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