The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-09-17
PLAYING SOLDIER.
Az ENGLISH OFFICERS DESCRIPTION
OF THE SHAM BATTLE
IN GERMANY.

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LONDON, Sept. 17.-An English Of
fcer, describing the German army ma
neuvers, says 1.-THE method Of infan-
try attack called 'swarming,' differs
from the English style Of advancing in
extended lines. The method of the
Germans is simpler. They advance
line upon line and shoulder to shoulder.
This formation gives great strength,
though there is a heavy expense in life,
which shows that infantry is still held
cheaply, and that victory goes to the
biggest battallions.
In describing a flank attack on a.
strong position in the village Of Sim
mershausen, the same officer says that
the defenders were strongly intrenched
in cornfelds, and that line after line of
the attacking party seemed TO spring
out of the ground suddenly and in most
unexpected positions, and in crowded
masses were halted fifty yards distant
from the defenders. The officer thinks,
however, that in the face Of heavy rifle
fire few Of those attackers would have
survived to cross bayonets with the
defenders. Instead of the English
style of volley firing, the Germans
practiced independent firing, the Off
GERS Judging the distances during the
stages Of the enemy's advance. Each
man was supplied with 150 rounds Of
Mauser small bore cartridges. The re-
coil was exceedingly light. The ex-
penditure of ammunition was large,
and the officer thinks it would be diff
ficult to keep the men supplied with
cartridges with such incessant indi-
vidual firing. Certainly in an open
country the advantage would be on the
side Of the rife defenders.
Speaking of the three days forced
march from Cassel to Effurt, the officer
expresses the strongest admiration for
the wonderful endurance of the in
fantry, the men being deep-chested,
sturdy, easily fed and contented. In
spite Of snltry weather, clouds of dust,
heavy accoutrements, weighing fifty
German pounds, each man maintained
swinging pace of four miles an hour
for eight-hour spells in billy ground.
On arriving at the end Of the march
they were bathed in sweat and dirt, but
ready for a spirited performance Of
their exercises. At the end Of the
days work they were still cheerful,
singing in chorus. The daily ration
is composed Of a handful Of coffee
beans, two pounds Of black bread, halt
pound of meat and a quarter of a
pound of rice.
BERLIN, September l7.-Soon after
his arrival at Mulhausen Railroads.&c.
ton Emperor William rode to the vii
liage Of Hongeda, where he witnessed
a reconnaissance in force by the tenth
hussars and sixteenth uhlens against
the videttes of the opposing eleventh
army corps The Emperor then for an
hour watched the Smelling of the 18th
army Cops advance guard, a battery Of
artillery and force Of cavalry, which
was stationed in the neighboring woods.
He then proceeded to the village Of
Felicia and inspected a detachment Of
hussars and lancers. After thisinspec-
ton the Emperor formally entered Null
hansen on horseback, riding at the
head Of his staff. He was met by the
burgemaster and other municipal off
GERS, who presented him with an adj
dress Of welcome. The main thorough
fare was lined by a detachment of vet
Grams of the soldiers Of the wars of 1866
and 1870, their breasts adorned with war
medals, and many Of them minus leg
Or an arm lost upon various battle
fields.
The Emperor will remain at Null
hansen until Saturday, when he will
probably return to Berlin.
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Mr.. Charles D, Grimm, who for
coma time has been employed in the