This document describes the Japanese field artillery during World War Two. It addresses the following topics: organization (division and heavy artillery, and observation regiments); basic doctrine (relation of artillery to infantry, forward...
This study contrasts two opposing theories which have shaped the U.S. Army's tactical intelligence process since 1940. One theory holds that the best kind of tactical intelligence is predictive in nature. The other theory states that tactical...
The purpose of this study is to identify a decision-making process appropriate to the nature of operational art. The monograph characterizes the process by which the operational level commander perceives the mission and the current situation, makes...
This study interprets the value of a permanent corps organization for cavalry through the consideration of employment, training, research, and doctrine of foreign militaries.
This monograph addresses the beginning of the American version of operational art. Winfield Scott's participation in the Mexican War is analyzed to determine whether his activity constitutes the genesis of American operational art: joint...
Covers a variety of issues: The role and characteristics of mechanized cavalry, its organization and missions, command and staff, and plans and orders. Also discusses tactical functions: reconnaissance during offensive operations, intelligence,...
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 study covers the principles of mounted attack by the cavalry against infantry forces, using examples from the Palestine Campaign and the Franco-Prussian War.
This study is an analysis of the operational reserve. The size, composition, positioning, and political and geographical factors that affect the employment of an operational reserve are discussed. Historical experiences in World War II and current...
The purpose of this monograph is to examine the organization of tactical reconnaissance formations within the heavy division to determine how they should be organized to accomplish the missions they will be assigned. The Army of Excellence has...
This document on general principles of employment of cavalry highlights information regarding command and leading, reconnaissance, protection, the advance toward contact, mounted combat, dismounted combat, breaking of an engagement and leaving a...
The General Services Schools, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Digest of Selected Articles and Documents
Review of New Books Received in the Library
Documents Received in Instructors' File Room
Magazines Received in Library
Important Articles of Military Interest that have Appeared in Magazines
Index to...