This is the saga of a modern battle unit which from its inception was destined for a major role in the destruction of German armed might. It is the story of an organization of officers and men selected from all branches of the United States Army,...
Committee 1, Armored Officers Advanced Course, The Armored School; Brothers, Benjamine M.; Allen, Raymond W.; Smith, Allen T.; Willey, Wilford L.; Greer, Harry A.; Hislop, Albert H.; Wingfield, Oren C.; Wehrle, Howard F., III; Spann, James H.;...
In this historical example is an armored division indoctrinated and trained for the offensive, forced by circumstances of war, to adopt temporarily the defensive.
Professional soldiers should study military history to gain knowledge from experiences, both successful and unsuccessful. The study of military history will expand our perspectives and understanding of the current battle space as leaders. These...
December operations of the Third U.S. Army divided themselves into two phases: the pursuit of the enemy in his continued retreat into Germany, and the enemy's Ardennes offensive which by the end of the month Third U.S. Army's slashing flank attack...
This book deals with the European Theater of Operations, covering the period from the build-up in the United Kingdom through V-E Day. Its seven sections are arranged chronologically.
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...
In Jamestown, the first American colony, noncommissioned officers were part of American military culture. The need for the noncommissioned officer was realized as the entire town formed a company or a militia, which ultimately would split into...
This paper chronicles the history of the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Corps through time. It discusses the development of the duties and responsibilities of the NCO through history and relates those duties and responsibilities with the vital role...
An old Soldier was asked, "Grandpa, were you a hero in the war?" wrote Ambrose (307). The old Soldier answered, "No, but I served in a company of heroes" wrote Ambrose (307). These heroes were a part of Easy Company, S06th Parachute Infantry...
By looking at two different battles in our history, we will be able to see how very different our tactics, casualties and equipment have helped in the outcome and
overall performance of these battles. The final Battle of Pork Chop Hill and the...
The greatest country in the world, the United States of America, continues to find itself
unprepared for current combat operations repeatedly during the later phases. Desert Storm
proved to be a great success in the eyes of the world not truly...
How many times have we heard that history repeats itself? Senior leaders and Soldiers allow history to repeat itself by their lack of history knowledge. Senior leaders and Soldiers need to revisit history and study history so we prevent history...
Throughout history, the United States Military has failed to execute its primary mission at the outbreak of hostilities. In the past the military has had to prepare for war by assessing the situation and making certain assumptions. With newer...
This paper will take the reader through the various deployments I have experienced as a member of the Military Police Corps, including Active Duty and mobilization as a Reservist. The deployments listed in chronological order include St. Croix for...
Herren, Darryl; Brooks, Clarence; Lockard, James; Mare, Cristain
The country of Vietnam has endured hardship for almost 100 years. They have survived civil war, religious divisions that have separated the villages and tyrannical military leaders and government officials. During the century of French rule from...
Thomas, David
Rose, Glenn
Sullivan, Larry
Handley, Howard
Thesis Statement:
The Army's increasing dependency on noncommissioned officers for
leadership decision making is shaping the evolution of their duties and responsibilities.
Discussion:
The Army has always depended upon noncommissioned officers...
This is a battle of low intensity conflict versus war of rapid conclusion. A guerilla type of war where there is no definite battlefield. Usually, government troops are on the defensive side while the rebels dictate the tempo of the attack and...