The Coast Artillery Journal. Volume 59, Number 3, September 1923
Abstract
This issue of The Coast Artillery Journal contains the following articles: "The Action of the I, II, and III German Armies from August 15 to September 15, 1914," by Major E. C. McNeil, J.A.G.D.; "Long Range Position Finding and Fire Control." by 1st Lieutenant Riley E. McGarraugh, C.A.C.; "The Case for Emergency Range Finders," by Captain Joseph C. Haw, C.A.C.; "Under Five Flags: The History of the Fortification at Mobile Bay," by Major E. J. Cullen, C.A.C.; "The Mission and Tactics of Antiaircraft Defense," by Captain Benjamin F. Harmon, 62nd Artillery, C.A.C.; "Field Telephone Troubles, Repairs and Tests," by First Lieutenant J. E. Harriman, C.A.C., Communications Officer, 61st Art. Battalion; "The Jones Longitudinal Deviation Ruler," by Major Clifford Jones, C.A.C.; and "A Spotting Chart," by First Lieutenant J. F. Stiley, C.A.C. The remainder of the issue contains the following features: an editorial on the benefits of playing chess for military commanders, Coast Artillery Board notes, and the Bulletin Board. The serious argument for the practice of chess as an aid to military efficiency is based on the following specific means of training presented by the art of chess: (1) Appraisal of combat intelligence; (2) Estimating the situation; (3) Arriving at a decision; (4) Developing skill and judgment in the tactical execution of a plan; (5) Developing single-mindedness; (6) Acquiring a knowledge of the significance and interdependence of the factors of force, time, mobility, and space (terrain); (7) Mental concentration and carefulness; and (9) Courage.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1923
- Accession Number
- ADA500183
Entities
People
- D. L. Dutton
- F. S. Clark