The manner in which the Allied military forces of the First World War were coordinated has had an enormous influence upon subsequent alliance doctrines. The necessity for cooperative military efforts, the detailed coordination of all national...
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.
A study of the British G-2 Operations during March, 1917, Palestine Campaign, World War. Was the organization for intelligence at British GHQ, the headquarters of the "Eastern Force", also the "Desert Column", such as would properly meet conditions...
The study presents a general account of the problems confronting the British from the standpoint of supply during their advance into Palestine to October, 1917. Also discussed is the manner in which they solved these problems as well as the lessons...
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.
.30 caliber Browning water cooled machine gun, barrel length 24". Front sight, blade type with cover mounted near muzzle. Rear sight, adjustable leaf sight with apertures and open "U" sights.
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 study discusses the plans and movements of the British pointing out the lack of aggression in the offensive and a strategic failure to obtain the objective.
In 1907 the artillery community initially codified indirect fire concepts learned during the period between the US Civil War and the Russo-Japanese War. These initial concepts identified the scientific elements of the indirect fire problem....
This thesis traces the development of the G-3 function at division level from 1917 through 1945. Reference is made to other general and special staff sections only when necessary to fully describe the operations function. Doctrine and practices are...
Inter-state economic coercion is an ancient tradition among nations. Within the framework of economic statecraft, economic coercion manifests itself in three forms: Economic Warfare, Trade Wars, and Economic Sanctions. The empirical evidence on the...
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,...
The First World War, or World War I (WWI), as it is more commonly known, was fought between 1914 and 1918. The battleground was mainly in Europe and had little impact on the daily lives of Americans. America, as a “melting pot,” remained...
This handbook describes the machine gun cart, model 1917, and other gun carts, ammunition carts, and spare gun carts. Also the accessories, harness, tools, crating, and repair materiel.