German Army Transformation will face a critical period after the structural "New Army" reform in 2010. Political and military directives charter the Army to adopt and create capabilities for mission success in the contemporary and future...
Mayerhoffer von Vedropolje, Eberhard; Bell, Harry, tr.
This document describes the days preceding (allies at Olmutz, cantonments of the French Army at Brunn, events on Nov. 27th and 28th, the 29th and 30th of November, and the 1st of December- battle dispositions) and the days in the Batter of the...
This paper describes the Russian forces’ plans for operations during the Russo-Japanese War. Topics include the Trans-Siberian Railway (and its important influence on Russian strategy throughout the war), early events and plans, strategical...
After ten years the ESDP has reached an important milestone in its development. It is one of the most dynamic policy areas in the framework of the European Union (EU) and is a substantial integration project. Behind this background the study...
The Battle of Stalingrad was a disaster. The German Sixth Army consisted of over 300,000 men when it approached Stalingrad in August 1942. On 2 February 1943, 91,000 remained; only some 5,000 survived Soviet captivity. Largely due to the success of...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
The thesis of this study is that the Continental artillery in the American Revolution, despite its ad hoc beginning and wartime challenges, gradually developed into a professional organization by the end of the war. Rather than operational history...
In this interview, MAJ Michael Pecina, US Army, Infantry, discusses his deployment to Iraq as a Rifle Company Commander in 2005 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). MAJ Pecina describes his major responsibilities, a typical day while in...
This study examines the operations of the employment of the Japanese First Army and whether it could have pursued the Russians or cut the line of retreat.
This paper questions whether the Russians have a clear cut and comprehensive early plan for operations near Liaoyang, and what influence did the Trans-Siberian railway have in the Russo-Japanese War, which began in February, 1904. The document...
A major problem facing the Armed Forces today is the correctional and rehabilitative treatment of military offenders. With this in mind, all personnel charged with the task of rebuilding and resocializing prisoners must be capable of performing...
The years between 1926 and 1941 saw the steady development of the 40th Infantry Division as the California National Guard. Devoted to the order and stability of the State, and to the defense of the Nation, thousands of its members gave themselves...
This is the combat history of the 79th Fighter Group during World War Two. The document details the following contents: group commanders; group combat narrative; campaigns; battle citations and commendations; claims- illustrated statistical...
A compilation of documents containing original unedited statements made by German officers and officials relating their estimates of the impact of air power on the German war machine.
The purpose of this report is to describe briefly all of the significant aspects of the petroleum economy of Germany and of the more important petroleum installations in that country. Volume II of II Volumes.
Weekly intelligence summaries for the 6th Army Group from 24 march 1945 to 8 may 1945. Summarizes the enemy situation, including information on the surrender of the German Army Group G.
This pictoral history of the 786th Tank Battalion is thoughtfully dedicated to the memory of our comrades who died in combat in the European Theater of Operations March 1, 1945 - May 7, 1945.
This study discusses the events leading up to the start of the war, namely the intense conflict of interest, both political and commercial, of the two nations of Korea and Manchuria.