These military notes were compiled in the Military Information Division, Army of Cuban Pacification, during the occupation of Cuba in 1906, 1907, and 1908. The plan was formulated in said division and carried to completion under the supervision of...
Address upon the subject of library and course of instruction for a National Guard regiment, delivered by Captain William T. Littebrant, 12th Cavalry, to the officers 1st Regiment Missouri National Guard in Camp of Instruction of National Guard of...
The Kentucky State Guard’s campaign against the Silent Brigade in 1907-1909 offers lessons for the operational art of civil security and supporting civil law enforcement. The Silent Brigade was a guerrilla army that terrorized western Kentucky in...
On October 31, 1919, there were in the Coast Artillery Corps 1,250 officers holding permanent commissions and 270 officers holding temporary commissions. All temporary officers, in good standing, desiring separation from the service have been...
Johnson, Kenneth W.; Cabasog, Edgar A.; Metcalf, Shelia D.; Perry, Samuel
Thesis: Although the United States is currently superior with its laser weapon capabilities, historical conflicts and possible technological advancements of our adversaries dictates the necessity for continuous research and funding. One nation’s...
CONTENTS
8-inch guns:
Model of 1888 7-12
Action of breech mechanism 11-12
To open the breech 11
To close the breech 12
Seacoast firing mechanism, model of 1903 12-15
Description 12-14
Instructions for the care and use of 14r-15
To assemble...
Over the years, the Field Artillery School transformed itself to meet the needs of the Army. During the 20 years preceding the opening of the School of Fire for Field Artillery at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, in 1911, the War Department candidly...
The concept of "Combined Arms" has existed for centuries, but the nature of the combination and the organizational level at which it occurred have varied greatly. In the past, the general trend has been to combine the arms at progressively lower...
In this interview, MAJ Jeffrey Niemi, US Army, Logistics, discusses his deployment to Iraq as a Brigade S4 Support Officer in 2007 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). MAJ Niemi describes changes he noticed throughout his deployment and...
A study on the current organization of the Field and Coast Artillery as two separate branches and the current arguments being presented for their consolidation.
This study highlights the employment of the 6th Division and the Highland Brigade at the Battle of Paardeberg. Force organization, planning issues and problems, detailed events during the battle, attack positions, and orders given are discussed.
The study covers the landing of Japanese troops at Chemulpo, the occupation of Seoul, the advance from Seoul to Pingyang, the landing of the First Army at Chinampo, and the concentration of the Japanese First Army between Pingyang and Anju...
This study recounts the movements of the Japanese First Army at Liao-yang with the conclusion that commander's determination and resolute leadership along with initiative in attack results in imposition of will against the enemy.
This study discusses the events leading up to the start of the war, namely the intense conflict of interest, both political and commercial, of the two nations of Korea and Manchuria.
The paper reveals the composition, strength, and disposition of the Russian group of Colonel Gromov’s, Major General Inouye’s 12th Japanese Division, the relative strength of the opposing forces, and the events of May 1st, 1904 and how they...
This paper presents the Japanese objective, plans, composition, and order of battle at Wa-fan-gou, as well as questioning the relative combat strength. The document contains two maps; one is a general map of the Liao Tung Peninsula, and the second...
This study attempts to trace the development of combined arms concepts, organization, and practices by an examination of five major powers: Great Britain, Germany, France, the United States, and the Soviet Union. The focus is on developments at and...