Faded olive drab belt of canvas and webbing. Belt made in 3 pieces - two pocket sections and a connecting belt. Pocket sections have five pockets with blackened brass snap dot closures. There are grommets between pockets on top and bottom as well...
Green silk ribbon with yellow center stripe hung from brass pin with locking hook. The medal is suspended from a ribbon and decorated with a sword and wreath on the front with an eagle inside of the wreath.
Col Lilly is 53 years of age in the photograph, taken in 1947. Col Lilly was a POW in a Japanese prisoner of war camp for several years. The finding aid for his papers may be viewed at...
A series of lectures by Maj. H.B. Fiske, Maj. Leroy Eltinge and Capt. A.B. Warfield, pertaining to the tactics of infantry, cavalry and field artillery forces..
This pamphlet has been drawn up with a view to assisting platoon commanders in training and fighting their. It is not possible to lay down a correct line of action for all situations which may arise on the battle field.
Translated from the French edition November 19, 1917. Basic regulations for French artillery covering ballistics, reconnaissance, observation, preparation, principles and methods of fire, ammunition, and effect of projectiles.
War Department document No. 621. Contains instructions on the use of cavalry in battle. Translated from the French. The employment of French cavalry during the retreat of the German forces, March, 1917. Notes on British cavalry.
This paper discusses organization and operations of British armed forces, their use of artillery, and possible lessons learned at the Battle of Gaza. One map is included in the document.
This study discusses the development of tactics from the beginning of the World War until the Battle of Cambrai for infantry, artillery, and the German forces and allied forces.
This study shows the development of General Allenby’s estimate and plan for the attack and capture of the Gaza-Beersheba line in early July, 1917. Topics include British and Turkish forces (their situations at that time, combat strength,...
This document presents the operations of the 4th Australian Light Horse Brigade during the advance to, and the attack on, Beersheba. This is in conjunction with the 20th Corps, and the pursuit north to the vicinity of Junction Station during the...
Photographs taken by LTC Edward Davis, US Army: Military Attache and Observer, except 8 taken by Lieut. Lyons (N.Z.M.R.) A.D.C.; 7 by Mr. Massey of the London Times, and a few by a professional photographer. Series of photos show locations of...
This study examines the political-military insights offered by the Punitive Expedition into Mexico, 10 March 1916 to 5 February 1917. This thesis uncovers these insights by examining how Major General Frederick Funston, commander of the United...
Lecture originally given to the class of provisional second lieutenants on February 14, 1917. Discusses the history of the cavalry beginning with the first use of horses and continues to the present day. Also discusses the areas in which cavalry...