"The following report contains a translation of the conclusions reached by an artillery sub-commission whose function was to determine the teachings of the war relative to the use of artillery. It is believed that the "Provisional Artillery Field Service Regulations", forwarded some months ago, embody in its prescriptions the results of this investigation. The brief report herewith on this vast subject contains, in as condensed a form as possible, the ideas of the French artillery concerning the use of artillery."--Page 1.

Typescript (carbon copy). Translated from the French? A French document prepared by a sub-committee attached to the French Army General Staff? "10th September 1920". "R-E, 3074 - W".

Artillery doctrines before the war --Lessons of the first part of the war -- Evolution of the ideas during the period of stabilized warfare (end of 1914 to 1918) -- Organization of command on the battle field -- Movements of artillery -- Security of artillery -- Observation -- Liaison and communication -- Conduct of fire -- Ammunition supply -- General conclusions.