This collection of translations by Harry Bell from the German was undertaken in pursuance of the policy of making available in the English language the materials necessary for the study of the history of modern foreign wars. The focus of this book...
African-Americans had been an integral part of the United States Navy since the days of John Paul Jones. When the United States entered World War II, the Navy restricted African-American recruits to the steward's branch. Despite the restriction, on...
The Army of Northern Virginia built its foundation on bedrock regiments like the 44th Georgia Infantry. It is the collective battlefield performance by regiments such as these that gave the Army of Northern Virginia a reputation that few armies...
"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...
A non-commissioned officer (NCO) is an enlisted member of one of the Armed Forces who has been given authority by a commissioned officer. A Commissioned officer (CO) is also a member of one of the Armed Forces who is in a position of...
Contributions to Battlefield Success of the Noncommissioned Officers (NCO) are set in motion prior to the time a Soldier is facing the affects of the battlefield. This paper will describe a little history of the NCO, and how two successful American...
The Noncommissioned Officer (NCO), also known as a NCO or Noncom, is credited in many cases as being the backbone of the army (FM 7-22.7, 2002). They serve as administrative or training personnel and as advisors to the officer corps. The NCO’s...
The American Military has a very proud and rich history. African Americans are an integral part of this proud and rich history. The military dating back to the Civil War has had memorable events and heroic Soldiers during a war. There are numerous...
The Combat Medic during World War II played a critical role in the medical treatment of wounded soldiers. Their selflessness and heroic acts greatly contributed to the successful outcome of Allied Forces during World War II. This paper will discuss...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...
The Nafziger Collection contains a compilation of orders of battle from 1600 to 1945 with over 7000 individual pdf files. It began with the author's interest in Napoleonic Wars, and steadily grew to other areas because of the gaming public's...
The official narrative of Colonel Joshua L. Chamberlain, dated July 6, 1863, describing the engagement of the 20th Maine Regiment at the Battle of Gettysburg, with an Introductory Note and type transcription by Joseph B. Ezhaya, Chair of the...
Detailed recounting of civil war military operations involving New Jersey military units. Organized and written as unit histories, affording a chapter to each brigade, regiment, and artillery battery. Also includes chapters covering the general...
In June 1999, the international community, represented by KFOR and UNMIK entered Kosovo, and started one of the most costly peace-building operations ever. In March 2004 a part of the Albanian majority in Kosovo carried out riots that primarily...
The beginning of the 20th century marked a departure point for the United States (U.S.) in several ways. Technological and scientific advances that would continue to influence the U.S. for decades occurred with seeming regularity. For the citizens...
This Infantry School document contains reports by General Grant, Commander Henry Walke, U.S. Navy, and other commanders, generals, and officers during the Civil War. There are additional private accounts as well (i.e., from a member of a battery,...
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with an...
Leading from the front, caring for your soldiers and putting the welfare of your soldiers above your own are what being an NCO are all about. SFC Smith laid his life on the line doing those very things. He gave everything to ensure the safety and...
On the morning of 2 May 1968, a 12-man Special Forces reconnaissance team was inserted by helicopters in a dense jungle area west of Loc Ninh, to gather intelligence information on suspected enemy re-supply operations being conducted through...
This document showcases the American Soldier in both "lethal" and "nonlethal" operations in the war on terrorism. The first seven case studies are drawn from events in both Iraq and Afghanistan, two of the principal fronts in the war. Six of the...