This field service document is broken down into three categories: organization, operations (information, security, orders, marches and convoys, combat, shelter), and administration (service of the interior, service of the theater of operations,...
The purpose of this guide is to present the essential tactical, technical and recognition data on weapons and equipment employed in the armies and security forces of the Communist countries of Eastern Europe. This volume discusses armored vehicles...
Studies the problem of rear area security based on German experiences during the Russian campaign. Striking examples have been selected which show most clearly the type of disturbances created by the Russians, the German countermeasures taken...
This manual sets forth the nature, types, and purposes of aerial photography with its application to military requirements. The Air Corps functions with respect to aerial photography and the factors affecting the execution of these functions are...
This manual was translated at the Army War College in order to be used in courses by students. Also known as War Department document no. 626, Office of the Adjutant General.
Issued as War Department, Document No. 592. Instructions on all aspects of constructing and using trenches as well as wire entanglements. Includes 5 plates.
This manual is a guide for airdrome commanders, airdrome defense officers, and personnel available for the defense of airdromes. It treats of the local defense of forward-area airdromes, exclusive of counteraction by aircraft, by the personnel,...
This manual is designed for the use of the platoon leader and car commander in training members of the crew of the light armored car M8. It is to be used as a guide to achieve orderly, disciplined, and efficient execution of mounted and dismounted...
The drill prescribed herein is designed for general use and may be adapted to any type of mechanized cavalry unit. The organization, drill, and ceremonies of all units to include the headquarters and headquarters troop of the cavalry group are...
FM 2-10 addresses individual instruction in motor vehicle operation, drill, ceremonies and inspections, mounted scouting and patrolling, and combat training of small units.
The purpose of this manual is to present the organization, characteristics, and missions of the cavalry reconnaissance troop, mechanized; and to set forth doctrine for its training and tactical employment. The scope of this manual includes...
The purpose of this manual is to present the doctrine for the combat training and employment of the mechanized reconnaissances, including squadrons of the motorized infantry division and of the cavalry division. This manual covers the functional...
This manual treats of the theory and practice of gunnery and fire control for antiaircraft artillery automatic weapons when firing by gun pointer and central control methods. The fundamentals of exterior ballistics and gunnery as covered in...
This manual is designed for use by barrage balloon units as a guide in the selection and training of personnel and the operation of materiel. The instructions given may be applied with slight modifications to any type of materiel used by barrage...
This manual deals with the camouflage of bivouacs, command posts, supply points, and medical installations. Although these installations are treated in separate sections, their camouflage problems are much alike. Each is an activity in which...
FM 6-20 1940 addresses reconnaissance, occupation, and organization of position. Other sections include signal communication, tactical employment, and logistics.
The importance of concealment to field artillery cannot be overstressed. There are three reasons why the enemy will do everything he can to discover the location of field artillery. The first, and obvious one, is to reduce our fire power. He will...
This field manual gives information on the battalion commander and staff, battalion headquarters company, battalion medical section, administration, troop movements and security on the march, bivouacs, the offensive, defense, retrograde movements,...
The purpose of this manual is to provide suitable plans for the tactical employment of the signal and communication personnel and equipment found in the Infantry Division, in order that signal and communication officers and noncommissioned officers...