Omaha Beachhead, seventh of a series called "American Forces In Action", is the first of a number of narratives dealing with U.S. military operations in France. It is based on complete unit reports and records, on interviews, and on available enemy...
At the direction of the Commanding General IX Corps, a terrain reconnaissance and survey of Japanese dispositions was made during period 3-5 December 1945 within the IX Corps zone for Operation Olympic (Majestic) on Southern Kyushu. The purpose of...
This study investigates the decisive factors that affected the Chickasaw Bayou Campaign, General Ulysses S. Grant's first effort to seize Vicksburg. By December 1962 Grant's forces had fought into north central Mississippi. Simultaneously, Major...
Historians have largely agreed that Pemberton should shoulder the blame for the poor Confederate performance during the Vicksburg campaign. General consensus exists among American Civil War historians that Pemberton proved a confused, indecisive,...
Halsey, Michael E.; Egan, Craig; Knowles, Lamarquis; Leonard, Kevin C.; Lewis, Clifton D.
Thesis: The fall of Singapore was a result of inadequate British strategy, not Japanese superiority. Discussion: After the First World War, Britain had developed a strategy for the defense of the Far East, however, they failed to adequately fund...
A Compilation of Orders and Useful Information for the Field Artillery School are published in this pamphlet for the information and guidance of all concerned.
Nicarágua: da guerra à paz. General (Res) Joaquín Cuadra Lacayo, Exército Nacional da Nicarágua; Como foi feita a transição do Poder Ditatorial para o Poder Revolucionário e deste para o Poder Institucional Democrático na Nicarágua? As...
Nicaragua de la guerra a la paz. General (R) Joaquín Cuadra Lacayo, Ejército Nacional de Nicaragua; ¿Cómo transitó Nicaragua del Poder Dictatorial al Poder Revolucionario y de éste al Poder Institucional Democrático? Las lecciones negativas...
This study is an analysis of Union joint operations in the James River Basin from 1862-1865. Specifically the contributions made by the Union Navy during the battles of this period. It begins with an analysis of the Peninsula Campaign conducted...
This study investigates the role that Engineer Operations played in the Vicksburg Campaign of the American Civil War. A background study and description is made of the structure, composition, capability, and employment of engineer officers and...
Sanders, Samuel L.
Natale, Michael C.
Bethea, Samuel K.
Blackmon, Dolphus B.
Delgado, David
Thesis Statement:
The alleged atrocities committed General Forrests' cavalry at Fort pillow became influenced by ~( unclear Confederate policies, southern intolerance, and the heat of the battle.
Discussion:
General Nathan B. Forrest and the...
The Battle of Powder River occurred on 17 March 1876 in southeastern Montana. Historians and researchers have consistently overlooked the importance of this battle on the outcome of the Great Sioux War of 1876. Colonel Joseph J. Reynolds set out to...
This monograph examines the relationship between reconnaissance and the application of operational art. The operational artist requires reconnaissance to arrange tactical actions in time, space, and purpose to achieve an overarching strategic...
On 16 May 1862, 904 soldiers formed ranks for the first time and unfurled the virgin colors of the 42nd Alabama Infantry Regiment. These 904 soldiers were a mixture of veterans, volunteers, conscripts, and substitutes. The regiment participated in...
A large part of all the history that has been written relates in some way to military operations. The history of the Civil War is useful in keeping alive the military interest of the present generation so that the next may have some civil history...
This thesis examines Brigadier General Henry A. Wise's involvement in the Western Virginia Campaign of 1861. This Confederate defeat resulted in the Federal occupation of a large, strategically important section of the Confederacy in the first year...
This study addresses Henry L. Stimson, as Secretary of State under President Herbert Hoover, and his influence on American foreign policy toward Japan following the Japanese military action in China that has become known as the Manchurian Incident....
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been and...