A comparison will be made of the most recently proposed reorganization of the American cavalry division with that of the most recent organization of a foreign cavalry division, namely German (war strength), which should be the result of the latest...
This paper discusses the combined reconnaissance by cavalry and aviation when gaining information of the enemy's principal forces or of the terrain and resources in the theatre of operations. These missions divide naturally into two general...
The study presented issues (in the form of questions) by the assigned subject may be summarized as follows: (a) what were methods of supply and transportation in the American First Army at the beginning of the MEUSE-ARGONNE operations? (b) Which of...
One of the most important duties which devolve upon Artillery on the field of battle is counterbattery, i.e. the employment of fire against hostile artillery in position. Superiority of artillery fire is one of the prerequisites to success in...
This paper expounds on the existence of the Communist movement in the United States, and its objective and influence on National Defense. Furthermore, it elaborates on how, after the creation of the Communist International at Moscow in March 1919,...
The study asks what important lessons may be learned from the operations of the 60th Division in Palestine from 25 October to 15 November 1917. Topics include night operations and issues regarding training. There are four plates included at the end...
This paper is a narrative of the operations of the 30th Infantry during the Champagne-Marne defensive, and the lessons to be learned from the operation. Military leadership and communication are highlighted. There is a map showing the German plan...
This document is a study of the military operations of the 26th Infantry. The paper is broken down into a record of daily accounts of the attack. There is one map covering the operations of the 26th Infantry during the period 17-23 July, 1918.
This study discusses the lessons learned from the German operations during the Battle of Guise in World War I and the value of those for future military operations. There is a chronological list of these lessons, as well as the mistakes made by the...
This paper discusses the operations of the 7th Infantry in the Aisne-Marne offensive, World War I. Headings include terrain, operations prior to the crossing, the pursuit by direct pressure, conduct of German withdrawal, advance of the 5th Brigade,...
This document is a critical analysis of the machine gun support of the 2d Division in the Meuse-Argonne. Topics include the enemy situation, the terrain, and the 2d Division plan for attack. The purpose is to see why and how the machine guns...
This paper is a study of the operations of the 23rd Infantry, 17-20 July, 1918. Special reference is given to whether or not the sacrifice in organization and preparation for the attack in order to secure surprise and secrecy and rapidity in...
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...
This paper discusses the operations of the Anzacs during the Gallipoli campaign in World War I. The Anzac force, the mission, terrain, the Turkish force, the plan, and the execution of the plan are all topics included. There are five sketch maps...
The paper describes how the French armed forces had been organized, what the artillery included, what measures were taken to gain surprise, and the decentralization of command. The paper contains one map showing the arrangement of army artillery...
This paper discusses the operations and organization of the 4th Division in the Aisne-Marne Offensive in World War I, as well as the operations of the 7th and 8th Brigades. Operations are also broken down according to dates, and actions of the...
Operations of the 5th Cavalry Division are broken down by date, and topics include dispositions for the attack and the British plan. This document contains three maps- British dispositions on 18 September (following the advance on El Afuhle to...
This document discusses military operations of the 15th Machine-Gun Battalion. Topics include events leading up to the operations (own forces, enemy forces, the terrain and its organization, and the operation September 12). There is also a...