Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World. Part 4

Organization: How Armies are Formed for War by Colonel Hubert Foster provides a comprehensive account of army organization for war. The book delves into the principles underlying organization the development of its forms and methods and the psychological principles of command. It covers the war organization of the present day including the object of organization the fighting troops and the organization of units for each arm. The book discusses infantry cavalry artillery and engineers detailing their functions strengths weaknesses and modes of fighting. It also explores the historical evolution of organization from the sixteenth century to the present day. The importance of unity of control decentralization of command and devolution of responsibility is emphasized along with the significance of reconnaissance protection and ammunition supply in military operations. The book provides insights into the structure of military units such as companies battalions regiments squadrons batteries and brigades highlighting their roles and compositions. Additionally it addresses the organization of higher units of artillery and the ammunition supply system. Overall Organization: How Armies are Formed for War offers a detailed examination of military organization and its essential components making it a valuable resource for military personnel history enthusiasts and students of military strategy.