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7. THE BATTALION.
The movements of the battalion have been considerably simplified in all armies. Battalion drill is, however, necessary, since, as shown by the advance of the IInd Army on the morning of August 18th, 1870, simultaneous movements of large masses across country will be unavoidable in future wars on account of the great size of modern armies.[1]
Normal Formation of the German Battalion.
The four columns of platoons, or the company columns of a battalion, may be placed, as dictated by space or purpose,
abreast of each other as a broad column (Breitkolonne), or in rear of each other as a deep column (Tiefkolonne). The numerical order of companies is immaterial.
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Deep Column.
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Broad Column.
- ↑ Additional examples: Advance of the 6th Infantry Division on Vionville. Gen. St. W., I, p. 556. The flank march made by the 3rd and 4th Bavarian Brigades from La Maladerie toward Schloss Goury (5 km. battle of Loigny). Hönig, Volkskrieg, IV, p. 22. Advance of the 33rd Infantry Brigade from Champdoux against Loigny (ibid., IV, p. 80). Advance of the 22nd Infantry Division from Lumeau on Poupry, 4.5 km. (ibid., IV, p. 139). Advance of the French to the battle on December 1st, 1870 (ibid., III, p. 164).
