Title: First Clash
Author: Kenneth Macksey
Publisher: Stoddart
Pages: 248
Content: Kenneth Macksey is a former officer of the Royal Tank
Regiment and has written a number of books on armoured warfare and “what if”
scenario’s including 1940: The German Invasion of England. All of his writings
are enjoyable, well researched and educational. First Clash is a fictional
account of the 4th Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group in action
during WW 3. Based in West
Germany, it may seem somewhat dated by
todays standards in terms of potential reality (it was written in 1984/85);
however, for both the officer and NCO it continues to hold a great deal of
relevance. This is because it is written not only as a fictional account of a
large scale clash with the forces of the Soviet Union,
but it incorporates into the narrative the entire battle procedure of the CF
and the Army. Broken down (and explained) within the storyline are those orders
and directions which would normally occur during the deliberate and crisis
planning procedure. Thus it serves as an excellent practical example of what
should occur at the different levels of Command as a battle unfolds.
Additionally, it also outlines those factors which are pertinent at different
times during operational planning. An excellent study and very worthwhile
especially those posted into a joint position.
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