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FM 31-25 Desert Operations

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FM 31-25

Desert Operations

Army · FM · Jan 1964 · 60 pages

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dom of movement frequently afforded by the des- ert permits an increase in the depth of objectives and the width of frontages of units. Weak spots in the enemy defenses are exploited. This may be accomplished by concentrating forces in a frontal attack or a penetration. Once freedom of action is gained, every effort is made to exploit the ad- vantage. Lines of enemy communication are ruptured and supply dumps are seized or de- stroyed. Combat takes the form of shifting, mobile battles, often becoming tank-versus-tank engagements. d. Open country permits a rapid concentration of forces at a decisive point, and long-range weap- ons of all types can provide better fire support because of the excellent observation. These con- ditions facilitate the use of envelopments and turning movements and dictate greater depths in defensive positions. e.

DesignationFM 31-25

EditionJan 1964

StatusSuperseded

Pages60

FunctionFieldcraft Survival

CollectionHistoric

Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Editions 2

References 52

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