This study addresses the question that, even though such items as strength, ammunition, rations, transportation, equipment, etc., can easily be charted from reports and war diaries, how can the factors that are so essential to true combat strength,...
This paper is a discussion of the "Element of Surprise" it's definition and how it is applied to military operations. Preliminary operations of a mechanical nature to attain surprise. The use of maneuver to attain surprise with examples from World...
The Army’s Noncommissioned Officer Corp truly is the backbone of the Army. In the last 230 years, the Army has changed dramatically with regard to the Noncommissioned Officer Corp and the responsibilities they share. History will show that...
This seventh publication in the Historical Analysis Series addresses the American role in the Philippine Hukbalahap insurrection, provides insight and observations to contemporary planners, and examines the achievement and demonstrates how efforts...
In February 2003, Major Chris Hockenberry deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as a brigade battle captain with the 82nd Airborne Division. In this interview, he discusses the ground assault convoy from Kuwait into Iraq, the challenge...
This study of the operations of the German I Corps in East Prussia reveals a realistic historical illustration of the operations of a unit approximating in size of the present American infantry division.
Although it is impossible to give a complete analysis of the operations of this section in a paper of limited length, the purpose of this paper does give an examination of some of the activities, methods and reports.
This paper studies the battle of Caporetto and how unity of command brought a new and stronger government to the Italians and their unity of purpose in a continuance of the war to a successful conclusion.
The purpose of this study is to determine the essential elements of organization and equipment of engineer units designated to be attached to or to cooperate with mechanized cavalry.
This paper is an examination into the growth of river improvement in the United States and the trend in the formulation of national water conservation policy.
Military history is one of the most effectual means of learning the art of war in time or peace, and the most solid basis of assimilating its great principles. This document regarding the principles of strategy describes to the reader the positive...
This account is based on records of the U.S. Marine Corps, selected records of other services, and appropriate published works. The study provides insight into the mechanics of the battle from the highest echelon of command to the smallest unit....
The purpose of this study is twofold, first to present an account of the origin and operation of the Postal Service in the American Expeditionary Force in Europe, 1917-1923, and an account of the field postal service in the German Army on the...