Propaganda and disinformation characterized indispensable components of nineteenth and twentieth century warfare. Examples such as Leni Riefenstahl's “Triumph of the Will” or Frank Capra’s “Why We Fight” series made no attempt to honestly...
This thesis examines some of the reasons behind task force commanders inability to properly employ their direct fire systems during the conduct of offensive operations at the National Training Center (NTC). The thesis develops a set of criteria...
This document contains the reorganization of AFHQ including the chiefs of staff, general staff, personnel growth, intelligence staff, and operations staff changes that developed during the South Italian campaigns.
This part three is titled "Period of the Italian campaign from the winter line to Rome" (1 December 1943 to 30 June 1944). Topics include the reorganization of AFHQ in early 1944, personnel staff organizations, and intelligence staff organizations.
This report describes Air Force participation in Operation Shingle, the amphibious assault by elements of the Fifth Army on the Anzio-Nettuno area commencing 22 January 1944. It covers the operations of the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces from 1...
The purpose of this report is to compare actual accomplishments with programmed objectives, compile, consolidate, and present useful data to commanders and staff officers in such a manner as to be of maximum use in planning and management.
Nelson, Jimmie; Bence, Timothy; Mebane, Michelle; Jesus, Walter De
The war in Iraq is justified in order to safeguard the United States, its allies, and the world from future terrorist attacks. Moreover, the war on terrorism is extremely important to the safety and security of the United States and its Allies....
This monograph examines the operational deception plan used in Operation Desert Storm from 17 January to 28 February 1991 in relation to U.S. Army deception doctrine. Using the deception plan from Operation Overlord in World War II to illustrate...
There is a long historical precedent of great powers utilizing surrogate forces as an economy of force measure in the pursuit of their objectives. The lessons learned during the ideological brush fire conflicts of the Cold War are relevant to the...
Strategic Logistics Branch, Planning Division, Army Service Forces
This document contains official documents such as memorandums, letters, and communications to and from the Commanding General with respect to logistics, training and planning, supply operations, staff operations, organization and functions. Also...
Official AAR contains a monthly accounting of over-all army operations in the European theater. Supplemented with maps and supporting documents. In 2 volumes with volume II a compilation of general and special staff sections operations reports.
Operation 'ECLIPSE' may be put into operation either as the result of a formal signature of the Instrument of Surrender by German Plenipotentiaries or alternatively on the decision of the Supreme Commander after the main portion of the German...
Reviews the Allied operations in the Ruhr in 1945 in order to determine the lessons to be learned. Looks at the strategic importance of the Ruhr area because of its participation in the coal industry and also the strategic concept of the Ruhr...