Attack of Fortified Places. Including Siege-works, Mining, and Demolitions. Prepared for the use of the Cadets of the United States Military Academy

CHAPTER I.

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THE ATTACK WITHOUT THE USE OF REGULAR APPROACHES.

ARTICLE

1. Blockade, 1

2. Surprise, 2

3. Defence against Surprise, 4

4. Assault, 4

5. Dispositions for an Assault, 5

6. Defence against an Assault, 7

7. Bombardment, 8

8. Defence against a Bombardment, 10