In discussing the general question of military intelligence in time of war, the author starts from the undisputed premise that information of the enemy is absolutely essential and must be available in time for use. In any situation there are three...
In making a comparison of the British intelligence of the Egyptian expeditionary force in the Palestine campaign, under the command of Sir Edmund H. H. Allenby gives a staggered group of centers of collection to the rear. The study conveys a most...
In making this study the writer has considered those historical examples of engagements in which a commander placed a portion of his force to constrain the enemy along his front, and maneuvered the balance against the flank and rear, deep enough,...
In the presentation of this study, emphasis is placed on engineer technique. All units mentioned, unless otherwise designated, were American. The crossing was made in the face of strong and effective enemy resistance, the 5th Division was the only...
In this group study, the author concludes that the part played by the 4th Division in the St. Mihiel Offensive was relatively minor. Its mission was to hold the pivot, which it did. Only a fraction of the infantry of the division was involved. This...
In this paper, the author examines certain events in military history noting the effect of the observance or lack of observance of proper supply considerations on the strategy and success of an operation. Examples were drawn from various struggles...
In this study no reference will be made to records of the use of smoke in naval engagements nor will any consideration be given to the use of toxic smokes by either land or naval forces. Where historical examples have been found indicating that the...
In this study, particular attention is paid to the causes underlying the differences in the defense of the two regiments, 30th and 38th Infantry, comprising the 6th Brigade or the Third Division.
In this study, the author reveals that the German system of evacuation and hospitalization was defective in its organization. There was not sufficient medical department personnel for the proper operation of aid stations, and treatment and...
Schmidt, Fedor O., Hollingsworth, George C., Horsfall, L. P.
Includes a translation of 'Tannenberg "as it really was" by Max Hoffmann' . Chapters 12 and 13 are discussed in this study concerning the attack on the Russian forces by the Germans.
Is the present Infantry Regiment suitable, for war of maneuver; is it too large for easy control; is it too unwieldy for maneuverability, and has it the proper balance of fire power?
It is believed that the extent to which any force may be mechanized is limited by the terrain over which the approach marches, and it is doubtful whether even six-wheelers will be able to move, since every line of approach must first be...
It is the purpose of this paper to deal principally with the use of psychological methods in the rapid classification, selection and placement of individuals which may be brought into the army in various military specialties in a time of national...
It will be observed that a conclusion is reached to the effect that Observation Aviation may be expected to perform efficiently those functions for which it is organized. Admitting this, it becomes obvious that the proper employment of Observation...
One of the most important duties which devolve upon Artillery on the field of battle is counterbattery, i.e. the employment of fire against hostile artillery in position. Superiority of artillery fire is one of the prerequisites to success in...
Operations of the 4th Cavalry Division, from 19 September to the Armistice, World War -- Palestine campaign. The 4th Cavalry Division was a part of the Desert Mounted Corps which consisted of the 4th and 6th Cavalry Divisions and the Australian...
Operations of the 5th Cavalry Division are broken down by date, and topics include dispositions for the attack and the British plan. This document contains three maps- British dispositions on 18 September (following the advance on El Afuhle to...
Should accompanying gun (e.g., 75 mm. guns) be made an organic part or infantry regiments, or, on the other hand, should auxiliary weapons such as the now included in the infantry howitzer company be made an organic part or the field artillery?...