This book is an attempt to summarize the facts of the XIX Corps' achievements in battle, and at the same time provide a running background of incident, and description which try to give the details of a few things that had to be done and be done...
This thesis examines the evolution of artillery tactics in World War II using General J. Lawton Collins’ US VII Corps as a case study. This study first reviews artillery doctrine and tactics during World War I and during the 1920s and 1930s, in...
War Department document no. 816, A.E.F. document no. 805. Includes description of gun and mount, gun crew duties, gun drills, battery commander station and duties, equipment, execution of fire, and tables of elevation, range and altitude.
The following pamphlet entitled "Method of instructing in military courtesy," prepared by the War Plans Division, General Staff, is published for the information and guidance of all concerned. Contains lessons in saluting, conversation, officers'...
Contains a publication list, revised 10 October 1918, of War Department documents available for study and reference in the special and tactical training and instruction of divisions and other organizations.
Contains instructions for divisions that have completed preliminary and basic training and need the advanced work of the minor tactics of open warfare. Revised to October 10, 1918.
This circular gives formations for School of the Company to use at roll calls, drills, ceremonies and marches which must be used in conjunction with the Infantry Drill Regulations.
This book describes the use, in connection with preliminary instruction in target practice and qualifying the individual soldier, in the correct holding of the rifle and the correct trigger squeeze.
Contains details of the importance of giving proper instructions and orders to troops with suggested order forms and information needed so as to present essential matter in a clear and explicit manner so that it will not be neglected or...
War Department, Office of the Chief of Staff, War Plans Division
This manual is published for the guidance and compliance of all officers and civilians of the War Plans Division with a view to promoting efficiency and uniformity of methods. Sections include information on organization and functions, instructions...
This book is designed to teach the methods used with light trench mortar, in preparation for drills in the United States Army. This is also known as War Department #811 and A.E.F. #550.
Training circular no. 8. This manual is used for the training of infantry. Includes instruction in physical training, morale, use of rifles, marching, trench digging and other areas relating to the infantry.
United States. War Dept. Division of Military Aeronautics
This book describes a new type of gas balloon developed by the Italians for observation. The book describes the dimensions, type of material used, and the maximum pressure. Contains 9 plates plus photographs.
United States. Army. War Plans Division. Training and Instruction Branch.
This manual contains information on a variety of military subjects including communications, weapons, gas attacks, German defenses, tactics, and recent operations.