Lecture delivered at the Royal Engineers Institute on 2nd November, 1905. Discusses the uses of armoured trains, the construction, equipment and garrisons of armoured trains, and the organization and administration of armoured trains,
This monograph explores the origins of the principle of mass and its components: numerical strength, combat power and the decisive point. It concludes that the Napoleonic legacy of the principle of mass has not kept pace with modern battlefield...
Military historical case studies provide insight for military planners. Military planners cannot afford to ignore history when planning in today's complex environment. This thesis analyzes military doctrinal changes and adaptation during Britain's...
This narrative covers the British Cavalry operation in relief of Kimberly, South Africa with accompanying analysis of the cavalry tactics, reconnaissance, and maneuvers. Conclusion contains lessons learned on cavalry reconnaissance.
The study discusses the British cavalry under General French in the relief of Kimberly. Subjects examined include the terrain where the operations were carried out, and the troops (composition of the cavalry division), as well as their locations.
Impressed with the tactical lessons of the Boer War, the British Army reformed its doctrine and training from 1899 to 1914, deploying a combat ready force, the “Old Contemptibles” of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) in 1914. Because of...
The essays reprinted here are shorter statements of Bloch's basic beliefs. Bloch was not entirely right in his views on war. He failed to note the heavy influence that indirect fire would have on World War I battlefields. Obviously, he could not...
The study questions whether the British failure at the Battle of Magersfontein was due to faulty leadership of Lieutenant General Paul Sanford Methuen. The strength and numbers of the force, plans Methuen considered, and his decisions are revealed.
The United States' current strategic environment is increasingly complex, with security, economic, and humanitarian interests around the world. Consequently, the United States' military may be called upon at any time to perform missions ranging...
This paper is a brief of summary of the operations in the Boer War, a brief outline of the topography of the theater of operations and a review of the various marches in the war. A concise analysis of the marches raises the question whether the...
This study contains an outline of the principal campaigns of the Boer War in South Africa, with brief comments, criticisms and conclusions of the conduct.
The requirement for review of current division night attack doctrine is found in the apparent inconsistencies, ambiguities, and omissions of current doctrine. Present division night attack doctrine is alleged to fall short of a coherent, organized...
Military history is one of the most effectual means of learning the art of war in time or peace, and the most solid basis of assimilating its great principles. This document regarding the principles of strategy describes to the reader the positive...
This paper explains warfare in South Africa, specifically Magersfontein operations during the Boer War. The study discusses defensive positions, preparedness, attacks, and gives insight into lessons learned from British armed forces and the Boers...