.54 caliber flintlock pistol with 8 1/2" round smooth bore barrel held to stock by single branch-band. Three quarters length walnut stock 11 1/8" long. All mountings are iron. The barrel has a brass knife blade front sight. Rear sight is on the...
A reprint of the second edition ( of History of Fort Leavenworth) brought up to date by Walter E. Lorence. The original covered the first 110 years of Fort Leavenworth's history and provided a chronology of events that covered the Westward...
This thesis is a case study of the 1923 Greco-Turkish population exchange and asserts the compulsory expulsion effectively prevented genocide of Orthodox Christians living in Asia Minor. To support this argument historical evidence leading up to...
This study discusses the 26th Division encounter with gas warfare on the front from Aprement to Flirey and covers types of gases, military operations, lack of training, and analyzes the actual attack and the many mistakes made in using gas.
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...
Considered the first documented commitment of a Western-style army facing a nation-wide insurgency, the Peninsular War deserves a critical examination of French pacification methods. In spite of a severe defeat, the Grande Armee achieved success...
This is a study of the effectiveness of Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis as Commanders in Chief during the Civil War. It begins by comparing their backgrounds prior to assuming the Presidency; then comparing their military strategies and command...
Studies the Air Battle of Ploesti: its strategic importance, German defenses, Allied operations, the results of operations and lessons to be learned. Discusses the importance of petroleum, the vulnerability of oil refineries, German defenses at...