Project Gutenberg 2017-07-24 Public domain in the USA. 106 Bird, W. D. (Wilkinson Dent) 1869 1943 Bird, Wilkinson Dent Some Principles of Frontier Mountain Warfare E-text prepared by Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Some Principles of Frontier Mountain Warfare" by W. D. Bird is a military treatise written in the early 20th century. The book explores strategies and tactics specifically tailored for the complex environments of mountain warfare, particularly focusing on the Indian Frontier. It is based on the author's experience as a Brevet-Major and Professor at the Indian Staff College, providing valuable insights into the unique challenges faced in these terrains. The content of the book discusses various aspects of warfare, including troop organization, the strength and composition of military columns, and the importance of adaptability in strategy against tribal forces. Bird emphasizes the significance of terrain in military operations and the various forms of attack and defense suitable for the rugged landscapes of the Indian Frontier. He offers specific guidance on troop deployment, movement orders, camp positioning, and measures for protection against ambushes, highlighting the need for flexibility and the avoidance of rigid protocols in the face of dynamic battlefield conditions. Overall, the book serves as a guide for military leaders and strategists in effectively engaging with mountainous and tribal warfare scenarios. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Military art and science UD Text Category: History - Warfare 84931 2025-08-22T06:21:09.220743 text/html 61333 2024-10-23T02:23:44 text/html 169319 2025-08-22T06:21:11.589799 application/epub+zip 168718 2025-08-22T06:21:09.815758 application/epub+zip 67653 2025-08-22T06:21:09.537801 application/epub+zip 205780 2025-08-22T06:21:13.038784 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 198262 2025-08-22T06:21:11.298770 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 97984 2022-09-25T03:55:55.279192 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 74883 2025-08-22T06:21:08.972811 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 54897 2024-10-23T02:23:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15734 2025-08-22T06:21:13.542724 application/rdf+xml 13901 2025-08-22T06:21:09.600767 image/jpeg 2083 2025-08-22T06:21:09.568802 image/jpeg 160214 2025-08-22T06:21:09.237795 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog