This in an analytical study of the conduct of a holding attack, in open warfare, based on the present doctrine of the British, French, German, Japanese and American armies and appropriate historical examples. The analysis and discussion section includes guiding principles, the contact phase of the attack, mission and scheme of maneuver of the holding attack, fire support for the holding attack, coordination with the decisive attack, advancing the attack, defensive mission of the holding attack, and employment of the general reserve in support of the holding attack.

IR-105-1933 Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.