This thesis examines the intent of Iran's sea power strategy, and discovers that it is a definitive component of a coherent national security strategy of strategic deterrence designed to protect its strategic center of gravity--its oil....
This thesis is a preliminary study of the spoken language system (SLS) interface under development for the U.S. Army automated planning and asset visibility system called Logistics Anchor Desk (LAD). The purpose of the study is to determine whether...
Events in the early l990s (namely the Berlin Wall coming down, the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, and the failed Soviet coup attempt) forced the Department of Defense (DoD) to reassess its strategies, plans, and programs. Then Secretary of Defense Les...
During World War II a wide array of amphibious ships and landing craft provided a capability for U.S. power projection. More recently, a Soviet threat focus, the helicopter role in amphibious operations, and fiscal constraints are contributing...
This study assesses the evolution of the Colombian insurgency and drug trafficking situation, through 1994. The Colombian government's efforts to meet both challenges are detailed and analyzed in order to conclude if a peace between the government...
This study focuses on doctrine of the U.S. Army's mechanized cavalry during World War II. The study identifies how and why doctrine proved inadequate for actual battlefield conditions. The North African Campaign demonstrated that the doctrine had...
This study investigates the need for an organic reconnaissance and security element (RSE) in the heavy brigades of Force XXI. The study shows the reasons future brigades need RSEs. The following areas were used to compare brigades with organic RSEs...
This monograph discusses an often forgotten aspect of low-intensity conflict (LIC), tactical airpower. LIC is an environment, not a mission, and as such is often misunderstood. The US view of conflict is primarily Eurocentric and the subtleties of...
A compilation of ten essays that narrate the history of the fort and illuminates the important contributions made to this country by its peoples, events, and institutions. Each essay was written by a member of the Combat Studies Institute, the ...
Since the founding of Fort Leavenworth in 1827, the years have brought about a transition in atmosphere at the post from that of a frontier garrison to one of advanced military education. During these changing times in the development of our...
In armored force circles the inter-war years are referred to as the "lean years." The abolishment of the separate Tank Corps in 1920, the Depression Era budget constraints and a lack of national strategic vision have caused a mistaken belief that...
General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces
This document contains information concerning all the military operations during the time span of September 16-20, 1918 in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne operations.
Consists of military documents and correspondence detailing the military operations and drive of the First American Army down the Meuse during October and November 1918 which led to the collapse of the German Army.
When the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) arrived in France in 1917, AEF authorities decided to reorganize the Army's division and higher level staffs to be more in line with their French and British counterparts. The reorganization required an...
Discusses intelligence issues in Europe (British Empire, Anglo-African Relations, France, Italy, Germany, Poland) and the Far East (Japan), including information on a propaganda committee and projects under consideration. Also contains a...
Contains photographs and explanations of the development and capabilities of various models of Caterpillar gun mount. The Mark I "Caterpillar" Gun Mount was constructed during the war by the U. S. Ordnance Department under the direction of Mr....
Part I includes the age of transition- failures of democratic civilization (role of the barbarians, remaking the world). Part II is Bolshevik relations and the West (the Army angle, Stalin's shift, the British angle, Hitler's strategy in destroying...
General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces
Notes on recent operations no. 3. McAndrew, James W.
Notes on the St. Mihiel operations and the first four days of the Meuse-Argonne operations and was published for the information of the command. Digitized by the Military History Institute.
A combined airborne-troop carrier maneuver was conducted in the North Carolina maneuver area in the general vicinity of Camp Mackall, North Carolina during the period of 24 September 1944 to 29 September 1944, inclusive.
Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Naval Intelligence
Summary of events leading up to the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese conflict, focusing on aviation and air operations and landing operations by the Japanese.