GARRISON OFFICERS.
HOW A BATTLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN FOUGHT. The battle of Weissenberg, the first action of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1, was the subject of discussion at the Wellington Garrison Officers' Club last evening. The French were caught unprepared, and decisively beaten. A large topographical map of the battlefield was prepared by Captain G. S. Richardson, Chief Instructor of Artillery, who, with Captain J. E. Duigan, Staff Engineer Instructor, superintended operations. On this map the Garrison officers worked out a plan of action, and did the things the French ought to have done, but did not. The cflicers selected to debate the merits of Ihe strategical aspect of the battle were Lieutenant Rose (O.C. Division), Captain Glendining (commanding the mounted troops), Lieutenant Chappie was instructed to demolish the appioaches to the position. Lieutenant Boache commanded the infantry, and Lieutenant Blackstraw was director of Evipplies. Each officer had to draft operation orders for his own troops and give reasons.
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Evening Post, Volume LXXX, Issue 62, 10 September 1910, Page 3
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159GARRISON OFFICERS. Evening Post, Volume LXXX, Issue 62, 10 September 1910, Page 3
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