Use of Mines in Trench Warfare (From the French School of St. Cyr)

"Use of Mines in Trench Warfare (From the French School of St. Cyr)" is a military manual, likely crafted in the early 20th century during World War I. The book serves as a technical guide on the strategic application of mining techniques specific to trench warfare, offering detailed insights on the conditions and methodologies for effectively employing mines. The manual elaborates on various aspects of mine warfare, detailing the use of mines for both offensive and defensive purposes, including the identification of vulnerable points, the process of underground excavation, and listening for enemy subterranean activities. It provides essential information on how to observe enemy movements, the technical layout of mining operations, and the execution of attacks using mined sectors. Key concepts include the significance of camouflaging efforts during the mining process, the dynamics of explosive charges, and the tactical advantages of occupying or contesting craters formed after detonations. Overall, it serves as a comprehensive resource for military personnel involved in trench warfare strategies and underground operations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

The United States Army War College (USAWC) is a U.S. Army educational institution in Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, with a Carlisle postal address, on the 500-acre (2 km2) campus of the historic Carlisle Barracks. It provides graduate-level instruction to senior military officers and civilians to prepare them for senior leadership assignments and responsibilities. Each year, a number of Army colonels and lieutenant colonels are considered by a board for admission. Approximately 800 students attend at any one time, half in a two-year-long distance learning program, and the other half in an on-campus, full-time resident program lasting ten months. Upon completion, the college grants its graduates a master's degree in Strategic Studies.