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  • The War Office, 5th February 1944
  • GS Publications 26 888
  • This pamphlet supersedes FSPB Pamphlet No. 4, 1939
  • 65 pages

Contents

  1. Chapter 1 - Introductory
  2. Chapter II - Field Engineering work for which all arms are responsible
  3. Protective works
  4. Obstacles
  5. Minefields and booby traps
  6. Demolitions
  7. Passage of water obstacles
  8. Tracks and roads
  9. Chapter III - Miscellaneous information
  10. Table of tools carried in the field
  11. Table of me, time and tools for various work
  12. Materials
  13. Factors governing design of protective works
  14. Knots and lashings
  15. Appendices
  16. Methods of laying minefields
  17. Army Form W4017 - Minefield record
  18. Mine clearance prodding drill