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FM 17-33 Tank-Battalion

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FM 17-33

Tank-Battalion

Army · FM · Sep 1949 · 532 pages

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or around one or both flanks or the rear of the initial enemy dispositions and toward an objective in the rear. The maneuvering force moves at such a distance from the base of fire that it will be impossible to furnish it the desired fire support. Under such circumstances it may be necessary to attach fire support units to the maneuvering force. A wide envelopment may be a single oA double envelopment. * * * * * * * 145. FORMATIONS FOR THE ATTACK, GENERAL' The formation for * * * momentum of attack. * * * * * * * c. Enemy Situation. (Superseded.) Against a strong enemy, a formation in depth by the major command will be necessary in order to ensure continuity to the attack. If the enemy situation is vague, a formation in depth may be desirable. When attacking as part of the major command, the entire battalion may be committed in the assault.

DesignationFM 17-33

EditionSep 1949

StatusSuperseded

Pages532

FunctionSmall Unit Tactics

EchelonBattalion

CollectionHistoric

Public domain (U.S. Government work)

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References 30

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