文档介绍：*CMH Pub 104-3
BAT
*This publication replaces DA Pam 20-236, June 1953.
Facsimile Edition, 1982, 1986
Center of Military History United States Army Washington, .
FOREWORD
The material for this study was prepared for the Historical Division, , by a group of former German
generals and general staff officers. The principal author, former Brig. Gen. Alfred Toppe, and most of his
associates served for extended periods on the Russian Front during World War II. Moreover, most of them held
assignments involving troop training.
The reader is reminded that publications in the GERMAN REPORT SERIES were written by Germans from
the German point of view, and that the procedures, tables anization and equipment, combat doctrine, and
staff methods of the German Army differed widely from those of the . Army. It is interesting to note,
however, that, in conformity with the German mendations made in this study, our own programs are
placing increasing emphasis on bat training.
Final editing of this study was done in the Foreign Studies Branch, Special Studies Division, Office of the
Chief of Military History. The draft translation of the original German text was first revised and then
anized in the interest of brevity, clarity, and pertinence. In this process every effort was made to retain the
point of view, the expressions, and even the prejudices of the authors.
A. C. SMITH
Major General, USA
Chief, Military History
CONTENTS
Page
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION 1
CHAPTER 2. PRINCIPLES OF BAT
I. General 4
II. Physical and Psychological Factors 4
III. Exercise mand 5
IV. Orientation 6
V. Reconnaissance 6
VI. Security 7
VII. Movements 7
VIII. Assembly 8
IX. Attack 9
X. Pursuit 12
XI. Defense 13
XII. Retrograde Movements 15
XIII. Position Warfare 16
CHAPTER 3. RUSSIAN BAT METHODS
I. Characteristics and Training of the Russian Soldier 19
II. Movements 20
III. Reconnaissa