> But each position- no matter what it is made of- has a limited field of view, it can only protect a certain area. So the soldiers have to rely on each other- you build a network of these positions, with overlapping fields of view/fire,
The movable version probably also is way older than World War One. The phalanx is an example. Of course, that’s quite different in looks from a modern squad of soldiers, but they still make sure there are eyes and weapons directed in all necessary directions.
That we knew centuries earlier. See for example https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bastion_fort.
The movable version probably also is way older than World War One. The phalanx is an example. Of course, that’s quite different in looks from a modern squad of soldiers, but they still make sure there are eyes and weapons directed in all necessary directions.