This work is the regimental history of a single Confederate infantry regiment that conducted its military operations entirely in the western theater of the American Civil War as viewed through the lens of unit cohesion. The methodology used to...
Three subjects are covered in this document- messages and reports, situation maps, and strength figures. Deception and errors can occur even when there is no intention to deceive; examples of each topic are given.
Through its history, the United States Air Force has struggled with the most efficient and effective way to provide for its own air base ground defense. This monograph submits a solution intended to end the debate. In an effort to provide the most...
Through research and development, many countries have used various pathogens to create weapons of mass destruction. These weapons have been used by many nation-states not only for military power, but also for terrorist acts on an unsuspecting...
Throughout history military commanders have used different techniques to obtain actionable intelligence to ensure mission success. During the Philippines War (1899-1902) United States policies of attraction and chastisement lead to direct...
Throughout history, technology has played a vital role in combat. While improvements in weaponry are typically at the front of the military leader's minds, technology like the internet would not appear to be as significant. However, the internet...
Throughout Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom we have been faced with a ruthless enemy that is motivated by religious beliefs. This enemy does not believe in taking prisoners as result of combat operations or will only take...
Throughout our nation’s history, there have been many conflicts and wars that should have taught us valuable lessons. In many instances our failure to learn from the past has cost lives. A working knowledge of history will not always give us the...
To curtail the Nazi war machine, the United States and its Allies began a long bombing campaign over Germany’s major cities in World War II. The five-year bombings were highly effective and contributed to the unconditional surrender of the Nazi...
To encourage further research in the history of World War I and to fill a gap in the Army's historical documentation of that conflict, the Center of Military History has created a World War I series of publications consisting of new monographs and...
To encourage further research in the history of World War I and to fill a gap in the Army's historical documentation of that conflict, the Center of Military History has created a World War I series of publications consisting of new monographs and...
To encourage further research in the history of World War I and to fill a gap in the Army's historical documentation of that conflict, the Center of Military History has created a World War I series of publications consisting of new monographs and...
To succeed in the Long War, the United States and its allies will need to develop new strategic approaches, adaptive operational concepts, and more cost-effective methods of coalition and Interagency coordination. As was the Cold War, the Long War...
Today, the developing global economy, the revolution in information technologies, and other advances of technology have added new dimensions to the homeland security paradigm. Recent events both at home and abroad, and especially the terrorist...
Today's Army faces an environment much different from that which it prepared for in the Cold War. Massed armor battles, for which the Army was trained and equipped, have become much less likely while involvement in smaller and more limited conflict...
Today's military is built on basic standards that are to be followed by everyone. Military regulations, field manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) establish these standards. However, there is a perception that the standards set forth by...
Today’s military leaders must emphasize on the study of military history. The study of military history from past conflicts, battles, and wars is vitally important for preparing our today’s military for tomorrow. We can learn from our success...
Today's Soldier faces many challenges during the multiple deployments into combat for extended periods of time, time away from home, and the everyday stresses that come with being an American Soldier. Alcohol helps the Soldier to relax, reduce...
Torture is a subject that most Americans spend little or no time contemplating in a nonnal day. Our Soldiers face decisions on a daily basis that the common person will never encounter. In this paper, I will discuss one decision in particular;...
Torture is a subject that most Americans spend little or no time contemplating in a normal day. Our Soldiers face decisions on a daily basis that the common person will never encounter. In this paper, I will discuss one decision in particular;...