Bright Star [antikvár]

FOREWORD Only study of the past can give us a sense of reality, and show us how the soldier will fight in the future. —ARDANT DU PICQ This book is neither a textbook nor an attempt to predict the future. The doctrine, tactics, plans, and policies discussed do not reflect current or planned U.S. Army doctrine, tactics, plans, and policy. Nor are the characters depicted in the story based on any people, living or dead. Any similarity between the characters in this book and real people is purely coincidental. There are many who will find fault in some of the actions and decisions made by the characters. Some of the weapons effects and employment are equally open to criticism. I apologize if my use of literary license, which is free and frequent, is offensive to some. Politics and strategic and operational plans are not discussed in detail except where they are important to the story and its characters. Thus the reader should find himself, like die characters of die book, limited to die immediate and narrow world in which they live, lacking a full understanding of the "big picture." Times used throughout the story are local times. All events are sequential. All unit designations depicted are fictitious, but their organizations and equipment allowances are, in general, in accordance with current tables of organization. All information on xi