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So much for river warfare. 7. In crossing salt-marshes, your sole concern should be to get over them quickly, without any delay.

8. If forced to fight in a salt-marsh, you should have water and grass near you, and get your back to a clump of trees.

So much for operations in salt-marshes.

9. In dry, level country, take up an easily accessible position

with rising ground to your right and on your rear,