The evolution of the tank and its employment on the battlefield has epitomized the elements of shock, firepower and mobility virtually since its introduction in World War 1. Some experts have even stated that it "has dominated the battlefield since...
This document contains estimated figures of Japanese maintenance requirements for their troops in the SWPA, air strip and air craft maintenance, animal feed, weapons and ammunition, and shipping requirements.
This report covers and describes the variety of Japanese chemical warfare items found in Japan and Korea by the intelligence teams assigned to collect this materiel. The information is generally non-technical due to the lack of performance data....
Historical Record Branch, Office of Technical Information
This is a historical and statistical summary of the New York Port of Embarkation during 1941. It contains both movements of personnel (by water) and movements of freight (outbound and inbound by Army Transport Service). The principal purpose of the...
This graphic survey of radio and radar equipment used by the Army Air Forces is intended to furnish authorized personnel with graphic and narrative data relative to description, electrical and physical characteristics, purpose, and tactical...
This is a replacement volume which is missing pages 1-2 from the original document (section on Corps surgeon special action report, Iwo Jima campaign- Appendix 8- report by Medical Officer). It contains reports by: Engineer Officer, LVT officer,...
Explains the mission of the Seventh Army in the primary and secondary phases of "Eclipse." Upon the surrender of Germany or the collapse of the German forces, the Seventh Army will advance with maximum speed to seize the area of...
AAF Historical Office, Headquarters, Army Air Forces; George, Robert H.
This document gives an in-depth overview of operations of the Ninth Air Force. It addresses the plan for invasion operations, preparing for the invasion of Europe, and an interdiction program.
Details a report of operations, including routes, bombing, enemy defenses, weather and statistics for operation number 438 (oil refinery at Bremen, seven G.A.F. airfields, two railway bridges and 12 Crossbow targets in France) and 439 (six...
As America finds itself answering to the needs of the world, the costs associated with less-than-vital military operations have become a growing subject of debate. One inevitable part of this debate is the issue of combat casualties and the widely...
This monograph discusses whether or not an Army Division can dual function as both a Joint Task Force (JTF) and an Army Forces Command (ARFOR). The current reduction of forces within the Department of Defense (DOD) and the lack of an identifiable...
This monograph examines the considerations involved in maintaining a peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights. The examination is based on the assumption that Israel and Syria have reached an agreement concerning the Golan Heights and that the...
This monograph discusses the development and role of operational vision as it applies to conventional warfare. The study reviews classical and modern military thinkers to produce a theoretical base for operational vision. An examination of current...
This monograph examines the adequacy of doctrinal decision-making procedures for the operational level of war. These doctrinal procedures are found in emerging joint doctrine. For these procedures to be adequate, they should: provide a rigorous...
This monograph examines the problem of developing priority intelligence requirements at the operational level. Tactical and strategic priority intelligence requirements have been clearly defined and are taught throughout the military education...
This monograph examines the applicability of the operational art practiced by land commander to air campaign planning. It focuses on the role of U.S. Army Air Defense systems in operational maneuver and particularly seeks to determine if the same...
Railroads have played an important part in wars throughout modern history. Today, the contributions rail can make to America's national defense include U.S. commercial rail help with mobilization of military units stationed in the United States....
This paper analyzes the relevancy of the terms center of gravity and decisive points at the operational level of war in communist insurgencies. It begins by proposing acceptable meanings for the terms center of gravity, decisive points, subversion,...