Since man learned how to write, he has documented military history. Successes and failures were noted in these histories. According to Muhammad Zaman Malik, “For as long as there have been human beings on earth, there has been history.” As...
This paper examines the development of the American Army corps structure during World War I. The corps formation developed in World War I by General John J. Pershing was the culmination of 56 years of lessons learned from the Civil War through the...
For the past 40 years, the two U.S. Army corps in Europe have planned for the defense of the Inter-German Border. This defensive orientation has evolved into a science of delay with the hope of eventual counterattack and ultimate restoration of the...
This monograph discusses operational deception planning in the U.S. Army. A common misconception is that modern technology precludes effective deception above the tactical level. Technology such as satellite surveillance may increase the difficulty...
This monograph attempted to determine if the U.S. Army's Corps Packaging concept could help improve the readiness of Army National Guard division staff officers. The author conducted an historical analysis of National Guard division mobilizations...
This thesis examines the use of artillery by the Union Army of the Cumberland during the Battle of Chickamauga on 19 and 20 September, 1863. The thesis methodology is an analysis of the terrain, technology, tactics, organization for combat, and...
This occasional paper is a concise overview of the history of the US Army's involvement along the Mexican border and offers a fundamental understanding of problems associated with such a mission. Furthermore, it demonstrates how the historic themes...
Is it important for soldiers to study military history? Yes. Many give the argument that there is not enough time with the current Op-tempo to incorporate the study of military history into our NCOES s. This is just an excuse. The schools assigned...
What kind of policy can the United States and the international community pursue that increases the likelihood that stability emerges in failed and failing states? I develop a theory of state-building to guide decision makers. The theory states...