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intrench during an advance, but never neglected to fortify quickly a captured position. In the combats of the Ist Army we will find the best lessons applicable to our conditions.

Examples.

1. The engagement of the Guard Division at Yangtsuling on July 31st, 1904. 2. The attack made on October 11th, 1904, by the 15th Infantry Brigade (2nd Infantry Division) against Temple Hill (Terrayama), which was held by 4-6 companies. Fire was opened at 900 m.; long rushes were used and firing line and supports were deployed; after a brief but violent fire action at 500 m., the hostile position was reached in a single rush and carried. The artillery, to be sure, supported this attack with accelerated fire. 3. The attack made by the 4th Guard Regiment on October 12th, 1904, against a height south of Huaku (battle on the Shaho). 4. The attack made by the 3rd Brigade (2nd Infantry Division) under General Matsanuga, on October 12th, 1904 (long rushes), against the heights south of Shotasko (battle on the Shaho). Outline Sketch of the Formation of the 3rd Brigade.

Frontage about 2000 m.        4. Infantry:                           29. Infantry: 5. and 6.  ''4. and 2.  12. and 11.'' Cos. 10. and 2. Cos. 7. and 8.  ''1. and 3.'' Cos. 9. and 3. Cos.

Brigade Reserve: ''9. and 10. Cos.  11. and 12.'' Cos. 4. Infantry. 29. Infantry.

Troops in the act of coming up, but not employed: ''1. and 4. Cos. and  II. Bn.'' 29. Infantry. 29. Infantry.

First line: Eight companies (apparently entirely deployed). Interval between skirmishers 3 paces; between companies 40 paces.

The first halt (lasting seven minutes) was made at 1500 m. and the distance to 800 m. was then covered at a rapid run. The men that could not keep up, halted to recover their breath and then followed independently. At 800 m., the line opened a lively fire at will, which lasted for two