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Definition of Preparation fire
1. Noun. Fire delivered on a target in preparation for an assault.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Preparation Fire
Literary usage of Preparation fire
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Artilleryman: The Experiences and Impressions of an American Artillery by Jay McIlvaine Lee (1920)
"As soon as the infantry is launched all fire becomes counter- preparation fire
on the first position immediately after its evacuation; then withdrawn to the ..."
2. Illinois in the World War: An Illustrated History of the Thirty-third Division by States Publications Society (1920)
"CPO FIRE—Offensive counter-preparation fire to stop a hostile attack before it
is launched. It includes a barrage in front of the enemy trenches and fire on ..."
3. The Engineering Index Annual for by American Society of Mechanical Engineers (1919)
"Food rations and methods of food storage and preparation. Fire Doors Stopping
Fires by Fire Doors (86858 A). CE Worthington. Ills. 2200 w. ..."
4. Development of Tactics--World War by William Balck (1922)
"... up to the enemy as rapidly as possible) the infantry pushed forward without
proper fire preparation. Fire success attained by infantry and artillery, ..."
5. ... The History of the 33rd Division, A.E.F., by Frederick Louis Huidekoper by Frederic Louis Huidekoper (1921)
"The battery delivered counteroffensive preparation fire and harassing fire daily
on roads and trench crossings, made an adjustment of fire with aeroplane ..."
6. History of the First Division During the World War, 1917-1919 by Society of the First division, A.E.F. (1922)
"From 4:00 hours to 6:30hours, October llth, the artillery will fire preparation
fire on this trench system. (c) Division Reserves: The 2d Bn., 1st Engineers ..."
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