Before the landings on MINDANAO were wade, aerial
photographs and guerrilla intelligence wore the chief sources of available information concerning the island.
The goal of all firing-battery training is fire discipline, which amounts to accuracy, speed and dependability, regardless of adverse conditions, in placing fire where called for and when.
"Preparedness for war is the goal to be kept constantly in view in all peace training. No refinements of drill-ground instruction or other minor details must be allowed to obscure this definite goal or impede progress toward its attainment."
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. Marine Corps. Division, 4th. Joint Assault Signal Company, 1st
This is the report of the 1st Joint Assault Signal Company, 4th Marine Division, discussing the period between the Tinian and Iwo Jima operations. Focuses on various signaling concerns, and the replacing of losses in experienced signal personnel.
Discusses events involved in the occupation of Norway on April 9, 1940. Details German operations during the three to five years preceding the occupation, events immediately before the occupation, the German memorandum to Norway, operations on...
Company D 753rd Tank Battalion narrative for January 1945. Also a report from the 755th tank battalion on "Operation Impact" its beginnings, problems, and incidents. 755th Tank Battalion actions from 11 April 1945 to 2 May 1945. Report on...
Incl. 1: Summary of Operations for Period 1 Nov to 3O Nov 44 of 807
T. D. Bn, dtd 1 Dec 44 (in duplicate)
Incl. 2: Unit Journal 807 TD Bn, 1 - 30 Nov 44 inclusive.
Incl. 5: Journal File 807 TD Bn, I- 50 Nov 44 inclusive.
Describes a battalion in the attack. Covers the operations of the 3nd Battalion, 349th Infantry (88th Infantry Division) in the attack of the German line at Forcoli-Monterumici, Italy, 16-18 April 1945, the break through and the pursuit of the...
In my review I ran across a document in my personal files, dated 26 December 43, covering in considerable detail the tasks assigned and the part played by the 82d Airborne Division in that operation. It is, I think, rich in lessons of what not to...
After Action Report reviews redeployment of the 173d between June 14 and August 25, 1971. Its intention is to assist other units which may be tasked with redeployment. Report is primarily concerned with how affairs were conducted; issues that arose...
Fortified base camps are the pivots of Viet Cong (VC) military operations. Local force units tend to place reliance on numerous small base camps dispersed throughout their area of operations. The camps are usually extensively booby trapped and...
Contains extracts from command reports for information, evaluation and any necessary action in accordance with SR 525-85-5. Reports contain information on situation and operations as well as lessons learned and conclusions. Extracts from sources...
"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...