Written in French by the Chevalier de Clairac; Translated by Major Lewis Nicola.
Written in the French and translated into English, this book covers the field engineer and fortification of camps. It also includes a treatise on the defects and remedies of sea batteries.
Within the past 15 years, the Soviet Union has developed a strategic airlift force capable of projecting Soviet power anywhere in the world. The development of this force is traced from the early years of the revolution, through the first tentative...
With the current changes in world structure, alliances and the reduction in the size of the armed forces of the U.S., operational art and AirLand Battle become increasingly important as concepts. FM 100-5, Operations, published in 1986, establishes...
With the approval of the Army's preliminary draft of its keystone doctrinal manual, FM 100-5, Operations, the terms quick, decisive victory is now an integral part of doctrinal lexicon. The introduction of this important phrase indicates the Army's...
With Presidential elections in both the United States and Iran occurring within eight months of each other, one can suspect major changes in the political environment. This environment is not just the relationship between the U.S. and Iran, but the...
While serving as the HHC, 2-160 First Sergeant during the very first six months of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), I learned some valuable lessons, both positive and negative.
A positive lesson learned follows: The importance of home station...
When the United States declared war on Kaiser Wilhelm's government on April 6, 1917, the U.S. Army underwent a profound growth and transformation to conduct combat operations against the German Imperial Army. Since the U.S. Army grew from 125,000...
When the 811th Tank Destroyer Battalion was activated on 10, April, 1942, our country had been at war four months. Consequently, our country and our army were new to the ways of war - the country's industries were being geared to the war effort,...
What can we learn from past leaders that is important enough to be included in the new Army Doctrine Publication (ADP) 6-22? Leadership principles the Army has used to date are inadequate. This monograph reviews some of the most revered generals in...
We’ve read many books about military history, and heard many stories about military history, but what have we learned? We cannot expect the enemy to stop and wait for us to prepare ourselves for war. They have read the same books we have, and can...
Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the Global War on Terrorism have raised the interest of the United States Government in insurgencies and counterinsurgencies. There are many different types and classifications of insurgencies. Two major types are...
Volume I contains data on enemy personnel and unit strengths and a listing of accepted units for the current month. Volume II contains information on retroactive strength, infiltration, and infrastructure for all the months prior to the current...
Using qualitative methods, this thesis summarizes the present capability of the attack helicopter to operate effectively in a battlefield environment characterized by intense, sophisticated air defense. Given the demonstrated survivability, options...
General Headquarters, United States Army Forces, Pacific
U.S. military activities in Korea included political, economic, and social involvement. In the political spectrum, government, legalities, and public safety are described. Economic topics included natural resources, commerce and industry, and...
Translation of Japanese manual Hohei Kansoku Tsushin Kyohan Soan ; July 1931 ; Misls. document no. 125 ; translation project no. 91 ; prepared under the direction of the Commandant.
Translated from the Revue Militaire des Armees Etrangers, France, 1033-1036, December, 1913 & Jan. Feb. & March, 1914. Explains the military situation and capabilities of Japan.