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The Formation of a Brigade of Four Battalions of the 6th Infantry Division
during the advance on Poplar Grove on March 7th, 1900. Front about 800 m., depth, 1800-2000 m.
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When an engagement is expected, the different elements,
each in route column, are directed upon their several objectives,
i. e., the column is developed for action. This is done
because it is necessary to gain a start over the enemy in
deployment and advantageous to move in route column. Thus
a development for action (Entfaltung)[1] is nothing but an
extension of front accomplished by breaking up the original
route column into a number of separate columns. The latter
march on diverging lines and can generally remain in route
- ↑ The German I. D. R. make a distinction between extension of front, "development for action" (Entfaltung, pars. 315 and 466), and "distribution in depth" (Gliedern, pars. 287-291 and 427). The term "to form for attack" (Auseinanderziehen, par. 241), means that troops are given a combat formation both as regards frontage and depth.
