The history of the Gatling Gun Detachment, Fifth Army Corps, is to a certain extent the history of the Santiago campaign. The detachment was organized on the spur of the moment, to utilize material which would otherwise have been useless, and was...
Dr. Richard Gatling invented the world’s first practical machine gun in 1862. Between that weapon and subsequent improved designs, the world’s armies had roughly 50 years to adopt the machine gun and perfect its employment before it helped...
Although the Noncommissioned Officers of today are better trained and more professional than ever before, the achievements of our predecessors have contributed greatly to our successes. The Noncommissioned Officer is the essential link between the...
History studies are important for military professionals. Throughout history, the Army has learned many vital lessons. I will make parallels to what is happening now and what happened in the past. I will mention some short history of our Estonian...
This Worldwide Equipment Guide (WEG) describes the spectrum of worldwide systems and system trends in the Contemporary Operational Environment (COE). The updated and approved definition for COE is as follows: The contemporary operational...
This study investigates Brigadier General Oliver Otis Howard's command and control of Idaho's Nez Perce War of 1877. The Nez Perce War of 1877 aroused a wide range of emotions in the public and military. While most Easterners labeled the army as...
Mohr, Joseph D.; Rossman, Wayne E.; Hunter, Keith p.
Thesis Statement: The decimation of over 200 Calvary soldiers under the command of General George Custer, at the Battle of the Little Bighorn has intrigued historians and military scholars ever since. Experienced war leaders on both sides lead to...
Usually in history it seems that the technologically advanced society has a greater advantage in warfare than more primitive societies. For most battles this seems to hold true; however, there are exceptions to this rule. This document examines...
The history of the United States Army is a long and colorful one dating back over 220 years. Adding to the traditions and history of the Army is the Noncommissioned Officer, the backbone of the Army. During the period of 1865-1924, the NCO has left...
In 1775, the United States Army began with the Continental Army. This Army was not a replica of the British Army but more of a blending other armies including the French, Prussian and British. The history of the Non Commissioned Officer is a long...
This Worldwide Equipment Guide (WEG) describes the spectrum of worldwide systems and system trends in the Contemporary Operational Environment (COE). The updated and approved definition for COE is as follows: The contemporary operational...
A comprehensive study of any subject should begin with its historical development. In the case of field artillery materiel, a superficial examination of museum curiosities is not sufficient. The survey, to be of real value, must identify in each...
Sergeant Levitow was born November 1, 1945, in Hartford, Connecticut where he lived most of his life. He came from a military oriented family, so he decided to join the Navy after high school because he thought the Army and Marines required too...
The role of the noncommissioned officer (NCO) evolved over the years to the point of reducing and in some cases eliminating the need for junior officers at the company level. Considering technological advancements, educational achievements, and the...
The purpose of this briefing is to provide you with historical information on “NCOs in the American Army (1775-1865)”, explaining weapons, duties, discipline and heroes of this time period. Initially, I will give you a brief overview of the...
This research paper discusses the noncommissioned officers (NCOs) in the American Army during 1775-1865. The areas of discussion are duties, weapons, formations, and heroes. Throughout the research paper are citations from reliable resources. The...
The latter half of the 19th century was a tumultuous one for the US Army in the west. The Army also saw many changes and improvements, improvements in weapons, equipment, and transportation to name but a few. The bill of 1869, which led to the...
In December 1908, all the flags in the commonwealth of Massachusetts were flown at half – mast in tribute to SGT. William H. Carney, who died on Dec 8. Never before had this honor been paid to an ordinary citizen and African American; but...