15th Field Artillery Brigade Headquarters Corps Artillery
This is a special staff committee report, containing an introduction to Corps artillery and its historical background, the artillery's increasing role in the global war, trained artillery commander's and staffs in the present Corps organization,...
This monograph examines current U.S. Army tactical and operational training strategies and analyzes the 1994 Louisiana Maneuver initiative to determine if the 1994 operational exercise can link current operational level training to future Combined...
"This is the story of an infantry division. The tale is worth telling because it relates how a group of Americans was formed into a fighting team and how the team remains even though some of the men who compose it pass on. This is the record of the...
In late 1943, the British army ordered the veteran 7th Armored, 51st (Highland), and 50th (Northumbrian) Divisions to return to the Great Britain to provide combat experienced troops for the invasion of northwest Europe. On D-Day, the 50th Division...
47th Armored Medical Battalion, 1st Armored Division
After action report for the 47th Armored Medical Battalion, 1st Armored Division, during March 1944 thru May 1945, October 1942 thru January 1945, and June 1946.
After action report for the 701st Tank Destroyer Battalion during 11 Nov 1942 thru Jan 1944, Mar 1944, Aug 1944, Oct thru Dec 1944, Feb 1945 thru Apr 1945.
Committee 28, Officers Advanced Course, the Armored School; Frankel, Henry; Noseck, Kenneth A; Fox, Victor B.; Williams, Walter H.; Wilson, Weldon W.; Wallace, Jerry G.; Hughes, John W., Jr.; Irving, John H.; Young, Maurice L.
This is a report of committee investigation of the use of armor in mountainous warfare in World War II. It considers the employment of armored units of all sizes from section to division. It was the purpose of this report to collect for ready...
Wilhm, Jack F.; Gueymard, Joffre L.; Harness, Leslie J. Ross, Ralph N.; Sexton, Morrell R.; Williams, James F.; Anderson, Arnold V.; Brubaker, Jack P.; Grant, Joseph H.
Discusses experiences with the invasion of North Africa from strategic and political considerations to the pre-embarkation phase to ocean movement followed by information regarding the landings in Fedala, Casablanca, Mehdia-Port Lyautey. The...
The introduction of attack helicopters to the battlefield opened a new dimension for ground combat forces. This monograph examines history to identify those characteristics that make an arm effective in the shock role and to assess the modern...
As Adolf Hitler conquered most of the European continent in 1939-1941, the small island of Crete in the Mediterranean Sea became vital to future operations in the Mediterranean region for both the Axis and Allied powers. If the Allies controlled...
Spencer, Napoleon; Morales, Ricardo; Felicioni, Louis; Christen, Lavon; Smith, Bruce
Thesis Statement: The Battle of Gazala fought from 26 May to 20 June 1942 was Rommel's greatest triumph in battle. Discussion: The Battle of Gazala, fought from 26 May-20June 1942, was Rommel's greatest triumph in battle. It is also considered the...
The Battle of Kasserine Pass was a mission that shocked both the Armed Forces and the American people at home. There were many shortcomings that led to the defeat in the Pass to include lack of logistical support, senior leadership failures in all...
This study analyzes the Army's doctrinal definition of the battlefield framework through examination of British operations against the Italians in North Africa during the period, June 1940 through February 1941. This example illustrates how...
Airpower has a significant influence within the American political process. Political debate over the application of airpower in limited conflicts involves when and how to use it, and whether it can be the sole means of military force. This...
Reconnaissance is a tradition cavalry role. This pamphlet focuses on the mission of mechanized cavalry to provide higher commanders with accurate, complete and timely information. This pamphlet is second in a series of accounts of the work of...
Reconnaissance is a traditional cavalry role. Pamphlet focuses on the mission of mechanized cavalry to provide higher commanders with accurate, complete and timely information. This pamphlet is first in a series of accounts of the work of cavalry...