This monograph discusses Infantry battalion organizational structure. Specifically, the issue is whether the Infantry battalion needs a combat support company (CSC). In keeping with the current thinking of the Infantry school, there is one...
This study is an analysis of the close support artillery battalion in the Light Infantry Division (LID) and its relationship with the maneuver brigade. There is currently a debate over whether the maneuver brigade should have an organic artillery...
The object of this examination is to ascertain in each company the qualified gunners, by their absolute and relative excellence in comprehending and mastering the prescribed instruction.
This book is designed to teach the methods used with light trench mortar, in preparation for drills in the United States Army. This is also known as War Department #811 and A.E.F. #550.
"The coast artillery troops are charged with the care and use of the fixed and mavable elements of the seaward nad landward defense of the coast fortifications, including guns,mortars, submarine mines, and torpedoes. The coast artillery supports...
The American part in the Buna-Sanananda campaign, in which Australian and American troops defeated "the invincible Imperial Army" of Japan, is the subject of this pamphlet. This campaign took place simultaneously with the action on Guadalcanal.
Contains basic instruction used by infantry, artillery, and aviation for both the offensive and defensive tactics as employed by the Germans in July 1918.
This thesis studies the use of fire support platforms for Army airborne operations conducted within the new operational environment. It focused on how field artillery can be a combat enabler for maneuver during forced entry operations (FEO). It is...
This pocket book of the German Army was intended for the use of intelligence officers of field formations and units. There are 5 parts including: general principles of organization and tactics (types of divisions, GHQ troops, supply and...
The suggestions made in this combat lessons document are drawn from experiences in other theaters of operation. The great combat lesson learned from every operation is the importance of leadership. Leadership, normal operations, airborne...
[Great Britain War Office, General Staff (Intelligence)]
This manual treats of the attack in position warfare with a limited objective and the offensive battle leading from position warfare to the break-through. The manual equally applies to the methodical counter-attack in the defensive battle. The...
The German believe that specially trained mountain troops (Gebirgstruppen) may influence decisively the outcome of a campaign, for mass armies must rely on specially trained small forces to secure their advance through the broader mountain valleys...
This publication prescribes guidance for leaders and crewmen of mortar squads and platoons. It is concerned with the problems of mortar crew training. It presents practical solutions to assist in the timely delivery of accurate mortar fires but...
The following Syllabus of Examination for Gunners, published as an Appendix to General Orders, No. 141, War Department, August 27, 1904, is republished for the information and guidance of the Coast Artillery.
A comprehensive study of any subject should begin with its historical development. In the case of field artillery materiel, a superficial examination of museum curiosities is not sufficient. The survey, to be of real value, must identify in each...
Air defense of the U.S: its present status. LT GEN G. E. Stratemeyer, US Air ForcePost-war organization of the Marine Corps. MAJ GEN P. A. Del Valle, USMC
Guided missiles and future warfare. MAJ GEN J. L. Homer, US Army