"Among the Valiant" is the first book presented and narrated by a Mexican-American of Mexican-American servicemen and the book still remains a reliable reference for historical record. Today, several years after the death of Raul Morin his book...
Military Tactics utilized in previous wars has played a major role in their success and failures on the battlefields. Although military tactics utilized on the battlefield has change dramatically over the centuries, some have remained the same. New...
The United States Army has transformed many times in its history. Each transformation has helped to improve and insure the supremacy of the Army. This study will explore how the United States Army transformed during the Mexican-American War and the...
It is imperative that military professionals study military history in order to gain insight and knowledge for use in war and peace times. The insight gained in the study of military history gives the military professional knowledge of the past and...
Counterinsurgency is operated as a combination of typical military operations which include many different avenues. Military, paramilitary, political, economic, psychological and civic actions are all different facets of counterinsurgency...
With the continuing fight to win the global was of terror, military professional must be willing to take the time out of their busy schedules to study military history. Those who have studied military history have displayed the ability and...
Is it important for military professionals to take time out of their busy schedules to study military history? If so,why? If not, why not? Experiences from previous wars, conflicts, and military history have political, economic and strategic values...
Military tactics and doctrine lags behind the evolution technology and weaponry employed on the battlefield. There are many examples where military leaders were seemingly not aware of, or failed to heed evidence of the effects of improved weapons...
This paper will argue the importance of all Soldiers’ studying military history.
The Solider is likely to read history on military battles and conflicts to obtaining an insight of how one opponent strategically views another and to learn other...
Thesis: The history of the American Non-Commissioned Officer starts with the birth of the Army. Historical development occurs in conjunction with the historical development of the country. The United States was struggling for existence and needed a...
The grand strategy of the United States is that of the Open Door. Since 1787, the END of U.S. grand strategy have remained constant--to achieve the purpose laid down in the Preamble to the Constitution. For the last two-hundred twenty years the...
Military support to law enforcement agencies is a key piece of solving the problem that exists along the southwestern border. Military support along the southwestern border has existed since the initial westward expansion of the United States....
The drug war in Mexico is entering its fourth year as of 2011. The level of violence has spread throughout Mexico raising doubts as to Mexico's ability to win and assert its State authority. The violence in the Northern part of Mexico causes...
The security of the U.S.-Mexican border is an issue of considerable interest for both countries. The North American Free Trade Agreement has created a web of symbiotic links between the two countries. Unfortunately, this has also presented...
Technological changes between the American-Mexican and American Civil war affect events on the battlefield. Tactics, techniques and that proved effective in Mexico would have limited applicability during the American Civil war.
The development and evolution of military tactics is a never ending process. Throughout history military leaders have and must continue change or alter their tactics using lessons learned from previous battles and using the technology available to...
Is it important for military Soldiers to take time out of the busy lives to study military history? It is an acceptable generalization that studying history is highly relevant to human progress. The development of societies, both prehistoric and...
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...
In their 225 year history the United States Army’s Non-commissioned Officer (NCO) Corp have established themselves as technical experts, small unit leaders, trainers and the guardians of Army standards. It is hard to draw a comparison between the...
The awarding of the Medal of Honor (MOH), also known as the Congressional Medal of Honor, has seen its share of controversy and change since its beginning 143 years ago. In the winter of 1861, at the beginning of the Civil War requests were made to...