Combined Arms Research Library (U.S. Army Command and General Staff College)
This collection was provided through the generous donation of George Nafziger to the Combined Arms Research Library. The Nafziger Orders Of Battle Collection contains a compilation of 7985 individual orders of battle from 1600 to 1945. It began...
This intelligence bulletin covers the Pacific Theater actions during World War Two. Topics from articles and briefs include Iwo Jima operation, the Japanese 88mm AA gun, change in suicide doctrine, Japanese combat instructions, reactions to...
Schmidt, Jim; Marshall, Michael; Girouard, Ted; McCabe, Bernie; Nazar, Steve; Collins, Gene; Fanning, Norm; Foux, Bob; McDuffie, Mike
The breakout from the Normandy beachhead and the subsequent pursuit of German forces which came to a temporary halt at the West Wall took place from 6 July - 12 September 1944. The operation was characterized by rapid, independent operations...
Spencer, Napoleon; Morales, Ricardo; Felicioni, Louis; Christen, Lavon; Smith, Bruce
Thesis Statement: The Battle of Gazala fought from 26 May to 20 June 1942 was Rommel's greatest triumph in battle. Discussion: The Battle of Gazala, fought from 26 May-20June 1942, was Rommel's greatest triumph in battle. It is also considered the...
Prior to beginning a study of the Waffen SS, and its impact at the Battle of Kursk, it is necessary to have an understanding of what the Waffen SS really was.
Of all the German organizations during WWII, the SS is by far the most infamous, and the...
U.S. tactical units are organized with weapon systems of varying mobility, firepower, and protection characteristics that must be combined to develop combat power. Differences among these capabilities are most apparent in units organized with armor...
This monograph discusses the complex relationship between intelligence and operational planning from the perspective of a World War II combined and joint operation, Operation Market-Garden. Operation Market-Garden was the largest airborne operation...
This pamphlet is a story of the participation in World War II by the Eleventh Cavalry highlighting and personalizing some of their engagements. Contents include the early history, the rebirth of the 11th Cavalry, from Georgia to the Roer, the...
This abbreviated report covers the actions of the II Corps Artillery for the period from 25 July 1944 to 2 May 1945, and has been written as a sequel to a previous report, "MINTURNO TO ROME", covering the period 25 March 1944 to 5 June 1944.
The purpose of this guide is to present the essential tactical, technical and recognition data on weapons and equipment employed in the armies and security forces of the Communist countries of Eastern Europe. This volume discusses field and coast...
This narrative recounts the operational history of XIXth Panzer Corps' advance from 10 to 15 May 1940. Its primary focus is directed at the breakthrough at Sedan. The political and military situations influencing the decision makers of the German...
This study analyzes the process of change in the British Army prior to and during World War II. It is an historical analysis of the development and changes in one of its major fighting formations during peace and war. The study looks at the key...
This bulletin is published to aid in evaluating German Artillery Intelligence. The data were compiled from the ground inspection of approximately 500 enemy position areas, and from prisoner of war interrogations, G-2 Periodic Reports, MII Reports,...