In 1274 and 1281, the Mongol Empire attempted overseas invasions of Japan, following diplomatic efforts to make Japan submit. On both occasions, the Mongols were unsuccessful. Although the Japanese offered stiff and well-coordinated resistance, the...
This thesis evaluates the history of the 761st Tank Battalion from its activation to its deactivation. The battalion was one of the three African American tank battalions established during World War II. The 761st Tank Battalion was the first...
This is the Field Artillery, United States Army--the senior arm in the senior service-- its position unchallenged, aptly merited by its continuous history of superiority, support, and excellence throughout the American military tradition. Formed...
The desire to do well in your chosen profession, often allows you to want to be placed in challenging positions for recognition or for personal experience. For Soldiers, training is one of the best keys to success. The more Soldiers train, the more...
Sergeant Stubby was different from most American Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs), but as an NCO his contributions during World War I made an everlasting impact upon the NCO Corps and the United States Army. He had an exciting and colorful history...
Basic Training started in the U.S. Army in 1917. Recruits have been going through basic training since then. Basic Training became a requirement when our peacetime Army needed to train two million civilians for military service for World War I. The...
Sergeant Stubby was different from most American Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs), but as an NCO his contributions during World War I made an everlasting impact upon the NCO Corps and the United States Army. He had an exciting and colorful history...
This is the story of SGT William H. Carney, the first black to win the Medal of Honor. There is nothing written in our history books that list his outstanding and prestigious achievement. He was a member of the 54th Colored Regiment from...
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery. It is awarded by the President in the name of Congress. For this reason, it is often referred to as the Congressional Medal of Honor. Since it was first awarded in 1863, the...
The awarding of the Medal of Honor (MOH), also known as the Congressional Medal of Honor, has seen its share of controversy and change since its beginning 143 years ago. In the winter of 1861, at the beginning of the Civil War requests were made to...
De Fluery was a French engineer who volunteered to serve with the American Army in its fight for independence from Britain. He was born in St. Hippolyte, France in 1749; trained as an engineer; and served in the French Army during the Corsican...
During the American Revolution, NCOs performed numerous duties, managed without essential supplies and clothing, mastered numerous weapons, and distinguished themselves in battle. NCOs made significant contributions to the success of Continental...
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 objectives of Engineer are to inform, motivate, increase knowledge, improve performance, and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas. Views ex-pressed are those of the authors and not those of the Department of Defense or its elements. The...
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...
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...
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...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...