Field Artillery Training. 1914

A concise, official guide issued by the British Army just before the outbreak of the Great War, this manual lays out the fundamental principles governing the training and operation of horse, field, mountain and heavy artillery. Opening with a clear list of definitions—alignment, battery, column, échelon and more—it establishes the precise terminology that officers were expected to use in both peace and battlefield drills. The text emphasizes uniformity, warning that any deviation from the stated methods could sow confusion and undermine cooperation among units.

Listeners will hear a rare snapshot of early‑twentieth‑century military instruction, complete with references to illustrated plates showing gun positions, observing stations and maneuver sketches. For anyone curious about how artillery units were organized, moved and coordinated before the chaos of 1914‑1918, the manual offers an informative, methodical look at the structures that shaped the British Army’s firepower in the first months of modern warfare.