THE AUFTRAGSTAKTIK PROBLEMThe years after 1871 were characterized by an intense discussion about two conflicting trends. The conventional tacticians or Normaltaktiker (spearheaded by General-Major v. Scherff and Colonel v. Boguslawski)…
The Reverse Side of AuftragstaktikThe German army was proud to have been a role model for many other armies including Japan, Russia, Sweden, and numerous other countries in Europe and…
The Reverse Side of Auftragstaktik part 2.Kluck opposed Bülow’s control from the start of the operations, seeing himself in competition with Bülow, and developing his own interpretation of the mission…
The Reverse Side of Auftragstaktik part 3.On 4 September, the OHL issued a new directive by radio message to all armies in the west that implied an even more radical…
Another Andys Rubbish and RamblingsIts been very busy here of late, ad at last Im starting to get a bit of free time back.We recently hosted an auction and one…
Rui’s RenditionsAn infantryman in early war gear. Judging by the flowers and adorned rifle, he was about to leave for the front. The exact date and location are unknown.Although no…
***Antonio Wednesday’s Wonders ***A commemorative medal of the IR 17. Another one in the bag. This time we are talking about the commemorative medal of the 100 years of the formation…
Today for Gus' Gear, I have another book report. "The Last Great Cavalry Charge. The Battle of the Silver Helmets, Halen 12. August 1914" fits in with the other books…
FALKENHAYN MOBILIZATIONSFor further details about mobilization, military drill, and first operational use during the first battle of Ypres and at Langemarck during the first half of November 1914, please see…
Today for Gus' Gear I am doing another book report. "Chasing the Great Retreat: The German Cavalry Pursuit of the British Expeditionary Force before the Battle of the Marne August…