Headquarters, United States Forces European Theater. Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2
This is an intelligence summary on politics, economic conditions, and reconstruction of Germany, Austria, France, Russia, Belgium, The Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Greece, Palestine, and Iran....
The purpose of this paper is to answer the following question: Does the generation of Iranians born after the 1979 revolution wish to continue living under the system established by Ayatollah Khomeini, or do they wish to modernize (or perhaps...
This handbook is an attempt to familiarize platoon leaders operating in the jungle with the common tactics employed by the enemy in the jungle. The information is general in nature and was derived from interviews with knowledgeable platoon leaders...
This study examines U.S. riverine force operations in the Vietnam War to determine why the force was established, how and why it evolved, and what significance it held for the war as a whole. This study begins with Operation Game Warden, continues...
The purpose of this study is to arrive at a logical answer to the question propounded, by a review of the outstanding uses of our forces during the World War and by a consideration of the leading thought throughout the major nations of the world on...
This study begins by examining the pressures which might lead to a U. S. deployment of military force to Bosnia-Hercegovina. Concluding that U.S. military forces might well find themselves committed to Bosnia without an appropriate mission, the...
If the U.S pulls out of Iraq to early security in the Middle East region will be severely upset. Many players in the region want the U.S. to leave. If we do it will cause many problems that will have far reaching effects.
For the first time since its establishment as a nation, and following four successive victories against various Arab conventional armies between 1948 and 1973, Israel was forced to withdraw militarily from south Lebanon in May 2000. This thesis...
The U.S. (U.S.) Government’s ability to influence friends and foes around the world has immense strategic implications that can either enhance U.S. strategic objectives or contribute to a loss of U.S. power. Nine years after the beginning of the...
Information and the ability to wield it is a key aspect of national security. Two years after the United States Information Agency (USIA) was terminated and merged into the State Department, the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 reminded the US...
This paper explains why every military professional does not need to study military history.
Studying military history is important for some but is of less value for others. Soldiers, non commissioned officers, warrant officers, and officers all...
Should military professionals study military history? Are historical military events relevant to present day military activities? Can military leaders benefit from analyzing past leaders? The answer to each is yes. Regardless of the time period...
This study examines the reasons why the North Vietnamese launched a general offensive during the Tet holiday of 1968. Based on events of the previous year, conditions did not appear favorable for the North Vietnamese to undertake such a massive and...
"The public statements of North Vietnam's leaders make one thing clear --North Vietnam will not accept President Nixon's offer. Hanoi will continue the war. This posture will be more than propaganda. The genius of the North Vietnamese people is...
Did the German G.H.Q. make the proper use of the means at their disposal to ascertain the location and disposition of the British Expeditionary Force previous to the initial contact with it on the battlefield!
This monograph examines the possible roles of air power in peacemaking operations. While the end of the Cold War has brought increased hope for peace and stability in the world, a rise in ethnic tensions and nationalist uprisings prevents...
This monograph establishes a theoretical foundation for stability operations doctrine. It defines a tactical approach to ‘limited warfare’, applicable across a wide range of stability scenarios, with the hope that the reader will gain a higher...
Criticism and condemnation of al-Qaeda that originate from the worldwide Muslim community present the most formidable challenge to its existence and legitimacy as an organization and movement. There is ample literature that questions whether or not...
Do Information Operations (IO) contribute to success in counterinsurgency campaigns? What IO measures of excellence exist to demonstrate achievement of success in counterinsurgencies? These questions currently challenge U.S. military forces...