Emory Upton believed that politicians should leave war to professionals. This led to two assumptions that became conventional wisdom: first, an apolitical army represented a more professional force; and second, the problems at the tactical and...
In the aftermath of World War II, the Supreme Allied Commander, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, so loathed yet respected the Great German General Staff that he called for its complete destruction on at least two separate occasions. Regardless of...
This thesis examines failed attempts to create an effective federally controlled militia from 1790 until 1920. From the time President Washington and Henry Knox failed to persuade the Continental Congress to establish a federally controlled militia...
The United States military must continue to transform as new technology becomes available or advanced tactics become tactically sound. This is the only way our great army can remain strategically superior and win our nations wars. This statement is...
Thesis: It is important that military professionals take time to study military history. It is
through the study of military history that professionals can apply lessons learned from the past.
Through the study of Sam Watkins’ memoirs, Emery...
Emory Upton was born near Batavia, New York, on August 27, 1839. His family emphasized strict discipline. He joined the military at the age of seventeen. He attended the United State Military academy at West Point; He graduated on May 6, 1861. At...
1. Thesis: Military Professionals should know the history of the military, it is why our country is what it is today, it is how we have learned to train soldiers in the field, win wars, learned what works and what doesn’t. Military History is...
Spiva, Scott; Henry, Keith; Carr, Melvin; Hatchett, Todd; Cheesman, Allen
THESIS: Was the encounter of General Grant’s Union Army and General Lee’s Confederate Army at Spotsylvania a victory for either side considering both sides lost thousands of men? The Battle of Spotsylvania cost the Union Army over 18,000 men...
Spiva, Scott; Henry, Keith; Carr, Melvin; Hatchett, Todd; Cheesman, Allen
THESIS: Was the encounter of General Grant's Union Army and General Lee's Confederate Army at Spotsylvania a victory for either side considering both sides lost thousands of men?
We’ve read many books about military history, and heard many stories about military history, but what have we learned? We cannot expect the enemy to stop and wait for us to prepare ourselves for war. They have read the same books we have, and can...
"A faithful record of the life, service, and suffering, of the rank and file of the regiment, on the march, in camp, in battle, and in prison. Especially devoted to giving the reader a definite knowledge of the service of the common soldier. With...
It is important for NCOs to study history and apply lessons learned. This is accomplished through education. General Upton was a pioneer for the education of the NCO Corps. His vision affected the future of the NCO Corps. By studying recent...
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It is important for military professional to take time out of the busy schedules to study military history. If so, why? Why not? In your analysis, be sure to provide at least three examples from issues discussed in H100 that support your...
Technological changes between the American-Mexican and American Civil war affect events on the battlefield. Tactics, techniques and that proved effective in Mexico would have limited applicability during the American Civil war.
This study examines the efforts to promote professionalism in the Officer Corps during the period 1877-1898. Initially, definitions are provided to identify the focus of the study and an examination of key 19th century concepts is made. Then issues...
Over the years many American scholars and military professionals have argued that the study of military history is vital to an understanding of why we are the way we are and how we can better prepare ourselves for the challenges of the future....
Throughout American military history, a controlling influence exists that establishes success or failure. Military intelligence demonstrates over and over again that even the best, most accurate information is useless if received too late....