As an enthusiast of military history, First Sergeant Matthews is an ideal
subject. He retired from the Army in 1949 - four years before his original unit was
deactivated – having served in the US Army for 37 years.
In the last years before his...
Alvin York was born on December 13, 1887 in a two-room log cabin in Pall Mall, Tennessee. William and Mary York were the parents of Alvin York. The York family had 11 children and Alvin was the third oldest. In the rural back hills of Tennessee,...
The purpose of this paper is to point a way to permit all officers to complete a military education to include the Command and Staff School first year course by the age of 33 and the War College course for selected students by the age of 38.
Between April and August 1943, the U.S. Army’s II Corps saw two of its division commanders relieved of their commands. Each relief appeared tied to battlefield setbacks. MG Orlando Ward of the 1st Armored Division was relieved after his division...
This monograph is about planning strategy for the conduct of military intervention. Using popular, but often misunderstood or misquoted theory from some of the most popular strategic theorists, this monograph attempts to dispel the myth that...
The rational use of coast-artillery, and the development of a correct system of defence, are based upon a knowledge of the means of defence, of the capability of those means, and of the method of employing them.
It is almost universally conceded that to-day, as in the past, fortifications play the most important rule in the. defense of coasts and harbors. In the United States, submarine mines and other obstructions are officially regarded as auxiliaries...
I remember as a Sergeant, I had a very strong curiosity about the job of a recruiter and what the job entailed. Since I never performed Hometown Recruiter Duty, I wondered just what a day in the life of a recruiter was like. I often saw recruiters...
There is an ethical dilemma between being a soldier, mother and wife while serving in today's Army. When I enlisted in the Army, I did so because I felt that the Army afforded many opportunities for women to serve their country, I had no children...
The US Army Sergeants Major Academy is a growing, changing, institution demanding an ever increasing historical awareness. This history is set forth to retain the processes, reasoning, and results of the Academy's efforts during the period from 1...
During my tenure here at the Sergeant's Major Academy we have received numerous Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) history briefs. Many of the NCO history briefs have been on a Medal of Honor recipient and their specific act(s) of heroism and gallantry....
American Indians have participated with distinction in the United States Army for more than 200 years. Many American military leaders recognized their courage, determination, and fighting spirit as early as the 18th century. General George...
This is a transcript of a taped interview with Sergeant Major of the Army William G. Bainbridge, conducted by Sergeant Major Erwin H. Koehler (United States Army, retired) for the Center of Military History, United States Army and the United States...
As the Army continues to evolve in the 21st century, we, as senior non-commissioned officers will continue to be the role models for future generations of soldiers to come. Our ethics and moral values will become that of future generations. But...
Along the span of time and history, there are several reasons why certain people or countries would commence a war against one another. Scholars would often state it as an “alter ego principle”, which is possessed naturally by any form of...
Although a member of the Vermont Army National Guard for the past seven years, I have never served in a traditional sense. Prior to enlisting in the guard I served just shy of fourteen years with the active duty Army at various locations around the...
Thesis Statement: The seventh Sergeant Major of the Army Glen E. Morrell served in position from 1983 to 1987 and his accomplishments continue to impact the Army today. SMA Morrell's focus throughout his 32 year career was on quality of life issue...
Audie Murphy was a leader who "Lead by Example," and he demonstrated the seven Army Values in every aspect of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless-Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage! Audie Leon Murphy was born in Hunt County, TX on June...
'The fear of god makes a hero; the fear of man makes a coward.' A simple man from Tennessee spoke these words. A man of humble beginnings, who answered his country's call and became a household name after his heroic wartime deeds: SGT Alvin York....