Military operations are complex and chaotic phenomena. Current theoretical models inadequately deal with the increasing complexity and inherent uncertainty of modern warfare. Relying on mechanistic paradigms and reductionist methods of analysis,...
United States Pacific Fleet and Pacific Ocean Areas, Headquarters of the Commander in Chief
This volume was prepared for the purpose to make available the information on existing facilities at each advance base in the Central Pacific Area in June of 1945. The paragraph outline presents the following facts about the islands described:...
This study of German military government over Europe deals with the controls which the Nazis have established for the subjugation and exploitation of conquered countries. It emphasizes the agencies and institutions which the Nazis have been using....
Information contained in this Civil Affairs document includes the following topics: Japanese objectives, problems, and methods (problem of Thailand's independence); military controls (seizing and forms of control); political control (Japanese-Thai...
This paper discusses the powers and limitations of motor and animal drawn transport in supporting the infantry at the front line with respect to roads, maintenance, and possible employment. Included is a report of motorization tests of 34th...
This monograph describes the planning and conduct of the "Ichi-Go" operation and gives details of the plans and preparations to counter contemplated attacks by the United States and Russian forces against the Japanese forces in China after June...
This manual is published for the information and guidance of all concerned. The following books, pamphlets, and paper have
been freely used:
British army publications
drill regulations, 6" Newton,
notes on aerial photography,
artillery notes no.6,...
One of the worst disasters in Nebraska's history led to Operation Snowbound in the winter of 1948 through 1949. Operation Snowbound was a humanitarian mission conducted by the Fifth Army as well as other organizations and whose goal was to provide...
The study presented issues (in the form of questions) by the assigned subject may be summarized as follows: (a) what were methods of supply and transportation in the American First Army at the beginning of the MEUSE-ARGONNE operations? (b) Which of...
This monograph examines the intelligence requirements of logistics planners at the operational level of war. Specifically, it analyzes what information is available to sustainment planners, the form of that information as it is used in the staff...
During the Second World War, the Quartermaster General appointed a Transportation Advisory Group (with representatives from all branches of the transportation industry) to assist him in dealing with the movement of troops, supplies, construction...
This handbook on the government finance of Japan is intended for the practical use of Civil Affairs officers. For this reason it contains detailed descriptions of financial structure and administration. The powers and duties provided, as well as...
The objective of this monograph is to present a general description of the organization and activities of the transportation zones, including the separate installations over which the zone transportation officers have jurisdiction. More detailed...
Weekly intelligence summary of 14th Air Force operations over China during the weeks 2-8 August and 9-15 August and ground operations from 1 August to cessation of hostilities. Includes China's status of railroads, airfields, Shanghai, and...
Discussion on importance of proper military transportation including plans, units, staffing, staff duties, types of transportation, transport of wounded, transport by rail, sea, and animal, with a review of transport in former British wars.
United States. Army. Quartermaster Corps., Quartermaster School (U.S.)
This document contains a compilation of important orders issued by the A.E.F. on the subject of supply, with comments by authoritative officers on the various phases of problems.
Consisting of the field service regulations, revised by the General Staff of the Army. Published for the information and government of the Regular Army and organized militia of the United States. Includes the organization of the Army, information...
"Map reading and the training of the intelligence section, i.e., scouts, snipers, and observers are a group of subjects which every officer should personally take an interest in. Not only because they are, as subjects, most interesting, but...