Plattsburg Training Camp - Plattsburger Yearbook (Plattsburgh, NY)

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THE PLATTSBURGER The best way for a man or a nation to keep fresh, young. and vitally efficient is to cherish a few enthusiasms. It is fire that makes the machine go. One day last August there was a group of soldiers and civilians on an aviation field-one of them a young French offieerQ 'A member of the group suddenly put the familiar old question, What's this war for, anyway? Does any- one knowP There was no answer. All had heard that sort of talk before. The speaker went on: Here we are: American, English, Italian, and French. Then there are the Russians and the rest of them. And what's it all for il Turning to the French- man he exclaimed: Do you know what you are fighting for? Yesl The answer was like the snap of a pistol. Well, whatP ' The young officer stooped quickly, tore a piece of sod from the earth and pressed it to his lips. For Franeel France! he exclaimed. Do you get the full thrill of that? It may sound theatrical to the cool, safe and formal mind, but it means something big and vital in national life. The sod that the young French officer lifted as a symbol of his national sentiment was American sod. Let him he assured that there are millions here that would press that sod to their lips and ery, with equal fervor: For my Country! 12001

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THE PLATTSBURGER Gunners' Hand Book for Field rtillery By Captains John S. Hammond and Dawson Olmstead, Inspector Instructors Field Artillery, U. S. Army. Paper 40c. netg waterproof 60c. net. An admirable set of instructions for the gunner's examination in the field artillery. Recent changes and developments in field artillery instruction have made a real need for such a treatise and the recruit will find it complete enough to satisfy every requirement. There are many diagrams and illustrations to make clear the text. Richmond Times Despatch says: Recent changes and developments in field artillery instruction have rendered obsolete previous works of this kind and therefore this handbook which is brought down to date in accordance with the provisions of War Department Regulations meets the immediate need. Army and Navy Journal says: A valuable book. It is a book of 142 pages of handy pocket size. This handbook has been prepared for use in the instruction of candidates for rating as gunners under the provisions of Special Regulations No. 53, War Department, May 7, I9I7. National Service says: Previous pamphlets of this character having been rendered obsolete by recent changes and developments in field artillery instruction this handbook is compiled in a condensed and simple form which if closely follfffvvedxvill supply the necessary data for the thorough instruction of candidates for qualification as gunners in the field arti ery. - Small rms Instructors' Manual An intensive course including official C Special Course g U. S. Rifle Model 19173 U. S. Rifle Model 1903, Automatic Pistol Model 19115 Revolver Cal's. 45 84: 385 Oliicial Firing Coursesg Designation of Targetsg Fire Direction and Controlg Use of Cover. Cgmdensed and adapted from Official Manuals and War Data compiled by the Small Arms Instruc- tors' orps. By Reginald H. Sayre, Captain, N. G. N. Y.g Stowe Phelps, Ex-Captain, N. G. N. Y.g Gerard P. Herrick, Ex-Ord. Serg., N. G. N. Y. With an introduction by Captain C. C. Griliith, C. A. C., U. S. A. Waterproof binding, net, 60c. Captain C. C. Griffith in the introduction says: This volume on Small Arms has aimed at a standardized, basic and intensive course of instruction which it is believed will produce in the briefest possible time that quality of proficiency demanded by the present crisis. Several of the most experienced shots and coaches in the United States working in con- junction with some of the Regular Army Instructors at the first Officers' Training Camp at Plattsburg, N. Y., have com- piled from twenty or more works on Small Arms and Musketry the parts vitally applicable to the present situation. Trench Warfare By J. S. Smith, 2d Lieutenant with the British Force in Flanders. Fully illustrated. Net, 61.50. A manual giving all the technical details of building, holding and taking trenchesg the various types of trench revetmentsg the dimensions and construction of dugoutsg the intimate details of a complete trench systemg how bombing squads are organized and trained, and hundreds of important items that men and oliicers must know. ' ' Boston Transcript says: This is a good guide book for the soldier. Army and Navy Journal says: Fascinating to read and most instructive for study. National Service says: The book is one that will be of immense assistance to all ofiicers and men. Boston Herald says: Of great value to all officers and men who are to serve in Europe since it tells in direct, business- like language precisely what they all need to know. Philadelphia Press says: This clear but comprehensive little volume will be particularly welcome to the men and oiiicers of the armies. It tells in direct, business-like language just what they will all need to know about this new develop- ment of warfare. The Flyers' Guide An Elementary Hand Book for Aviators ' By Captain N. J. Gill. Illustrated with diagrams., Net, 82.00. It is a well-known fact that all aeroplanes, all engines although different in make depend on certain common principles. This handbook goes thoroughly into these common principles for the working and the construction of the machine and engine and is therefore invaluable to all aviators. A Book Every Aviator Should Own. POSTAGE EXTRA AT ALL BOOKSTORES E, P, DUTTON 85 COMP ANY, 681 Fifth Avenue, New York H991

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