This paper is a comparison of three types of prime movers in the transportation of the division light artillery, with a view of pointing out certain advantages and disadvantages possessed by each type. The types so considered are (1) the...
This manual implements AFPD 11-2, Flight Rules and Procedures. As a Joint Departmental Publication (JDP), it identifies the Air Force as executive agent for the DoD NOTAM System; describes the system and its relation to the Federal Aviation...
This study presents the air force as the maneuvering force during war time and, considers the capabilities of modern aircraft, including the methods of its employment in future wars.
The dependence of the air defense of cities upon the commercial telephone companies and the measures that should be taken in time of peace to provide for their prompt utilization in time of war.
This paper presents topics regarding the military geography of Palestine and Syria, the military system of Egypt and her Asiatic foes, the Battle of Megiddo, and the Battle of Kadesh. There are nine plates included within the document.
This document discusses the Army quartermaster depot. Topics include the general organization, the administrative division, the procurement division, the supply division, transportation division, the layout of the quartermaster depot, closed...
As aviation is a comparatively new and its use in war is largely theoretical. The actual operations of this arm in coast defense in war have been of a comparatively minor character, no large masses being used; therefore the only basis on which to...
A handbook for the Howitzer heavy artillery gun, detailing aspects of the weapon hardware itself, cleaning and maintenance, ammunition handling, firing procedure, as well as the structure and tactics of a Howitzer artillery company.
This paper is a critical analysis of the Battle of Antietam, September 17, 1862, with conclusions concerning the differences that might have resulted in the organization for defense and the direction of attack had present-day organization,...
This study covers three subjects: a comparison of communication systems, the centralization of command by a grouping of armies and the attempted envelopment of the allied left. It also includes a brief of the translation of COL Mantey's...
The study presents the capture by the Japanese in 1914 of the German concession of Kiauchau (which includes the city of Tsingtau), with special attention to the operations of the Japanese Expeditionary Force.
1916 description, adjustment and operation in drill and target practice / prepared especially for officers and enlisted men of the National Guard, and recommended for their use by the Division of Militia Affairs of the War Department.
This study discusses the principles of mechanized forces and the organization and development of them in all three nations. Future use and future conceptions of mechanization is included.
This study compares the American doctrine advantages and disadvantages of night attacks with doctrine of foreign militaries. Execution, application, and interpretation of the principles are discussed.
This document gives a comparison between the Russian and Japanese artillery during the Russo-Japanese War. Topics include the employment and military operations of the forces, positions and divisions, organization by eastern and western sections,...
Conduct of the Russian retirement with particular reference to the use made of reserves and cavalry in the retirement at Liao yang. [best available copy]