Saber with curved, single edge blade. There is a groove near the back of the blade that runs from the hilt to within 8.5 inches of the tip on both sides of the blade. The grip is wood covered with leather and wound with twisted brass wire. The hand...
Scabbard of black leather sides with convex shaped iron strip covering the top and bottom edges. The iron throat piece is approximately 3.75" long on the obverse side and has a blunt tipped end. On the reverse side the piece is two inches long and...
The integration of armored units within the U.S. Army's infantry divisions has historically been pivotal to the success of the infantry division in combat. Currently, none of the Army's tank or mechanized infantry battalions are organized or...
While technologically the Army's air defense community is making great strides in keeping pace with a perceived revolution in military affairs (RMA), doctrinally it is still adhering to its WWII requirement of positive visual identification of...
Commander's have perennially used light infantry forces during the initial stages of strategic, operational, and tactical scenarios to quickly insert a credible combat force into the applicable area of operations. With the growing complexity of the...
This study is an historical analysis of the Army Organizational Effectiveness Program and examines the foundations and conditions that created the program within the Army. This thesis focuses on those who proposed, initiated and guided its...
This research examines the Special Forces recruiting methodologies for the twenty-first century. The analysis highlights the origins of the U.S. Army Special Forces from 1952 to the establishment of the Special Forces as a separate combat arms...
Russet two seat cutter sleigh with track of 43 1/2" in length. Front seat is 21 1/2"; back seat is 37 1/2"; body measures 37 1/2" wide beneath the floor. Seats are heavy grey cotton with piping.
Iran in the 1950s was in the cross hairs of the Cold War power struggle between the US and USSR. Strategically located, Iran became critical in the foreign policy endeavors of the Eisenhower Administration in the Middle East. After the decision to...
This Study attempts to determine if a desk side training management job aid would be a useful tool for battalion commanders for the management of individual and unit training. The investigation is focused on training gaps which exist at battalion...
Three administrative reforms within the Department of Defense--the President’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Defense (The Packard Commission of 1985), the Goldwater-Nichols Defense Reorganization Act (1986) and the Foreign Military Sales, Reinvention...
Twelve gauge, round 20" long magazine. Wooden stock 14" long. Front sight has white bead attached. Grooved rear sight. Sling swivel attached to bottom of stock. 12 1/4" perforated metal hand guard over top half of barrel. Bayonet stud on metal band...
This paper provides an excellent survey of the intricacies of employing defensive tactics against a powerful opponent. Using after-action reports, unit war diaries, and other primary materials, the author analyzes the doctrine and tactics that the...
Model 1909 army ambulance has tan canvas cover with a Red Cross on a white square background and white "U.S." on both sides. There are two metal "Red Cross" flags fastened to the front bow at the top. The five bows and front and rear center posts...