That the infantryman with his rifle, if. he knows how to use that weapon properly, is still an important factor in: war operations? is the opinion of tfye General Officer Oommandng the Npw Zealand .Military Forces (MajorGpneral R. Young). In his annual report General Young says that the standard of shooting at the last Army rifle meeting was somewhat, higher than in 1928 “At the present time,” he says, “when a large proportion of the Are power of mounted rifles and infantry is provided, by machine-guns and other automatic weapons,,, there is ( perhaps a tendency to underrate the value of .the rifle., I wouid emphasise that .it is still the most important individual weapon, and that , proficiency in its use. is essential .in developing. the . confidence .of. the soldier in his own fighting ability.”
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Hokitika Guardian, 20 August 1929, Page 3
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