World War II Infantry Fire Support Tactics

Gordon L. Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969–70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments until retiring after 26 years. He was a Special Operations Forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas. Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

• IntroductionThe role of infantry fire support: origins, purpose, doctrineInfantry fire support weapons: heavy machine guns, mortars, antitank guns, infantry guns, miscellaneous weaponsInfantry fire support units: battalion units, by nationality – regimental/brigade units, by nationalityTactical employment: provision of fire support to units and sub-units – examples of tactical employmentGlossary and BibliographyPlates commentaries

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