On Infantry

Originally published in 1981 and revised in 1994, On Infantry traces the development of the infantry throughout the 20th Century and its impact on the major conflicts of our time, including the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, and the Arab-Israeli Wars. The authors provide an excellent summary of the evolution of the infantry tactics, especially at the section and platoon levels, as well as changes in infantry squad organization and roles over time. A key valuable takeaway for the reader is the ongoing importance of small infantry groups on the battlefield despite the evolution of technology and strategy, and how infantry plays a crucial role in warfare, regardless of battlefield or broader context.