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...
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...
Containing instructions on the methods of laying out, constructing, defending, and attacking intrenchments, with the general outlines also of the arrangement, the attack and defence of permanent fortifications.
Successful engagements with opposing forces must always be carefully planned prior to entering into the execution phases of projected conflicts. If senior military leaders fail to perform such processes, the results can always be predicted as...
Professional soldiers need to study military history in order to gain a better understanding of our tactics, operational philosophy, and strategic goals. By studying military history, one can identify hundreds of events that have shaped our Army...
Many NCOs have contributed tremendously to mission accomplishment and battlefield successes. NCOs like SGT York, SGT Morales, and many more stands out in most of our minds. One of my favorite NCOs happens to be ISG Leonard A. Funk. We don't hear...
Counterinsurgency is operated as a combination of typical military operations which include many different avenues. Military, paramilitary, political, economic, psychological and civic actions are all different facets of counterinsurgency...
In the recent past foreign policy on security has become an important debate concerning the role played by the USA military regarding international military interventions or peacekeeping missions. Lots of conflicts which occurred in 1990s, for...
Past and Present conflicts have an underlying similarity that when studied, can mean the difference between failure and success on the battlefields of the future. It is imperative for military professionals to take time out of their busy schedule...
Our military leaders from the lowest level to the highest levels must have a working knowledge
of past wars and conflicts; the knowledge of the past will allow our leaders to prevent the repeat
of the negative events of our history and allow us...
The heroic acts of SGT William H. Carney, during the Civil War, set the standards of discipline and determination for all who serve in the military. The Civil War provided yet another stage for African-Americans, still enslaved by America, to fight...
Hoffman Jr., John L.; Schumacher, James; Minnigan, Anthony; Fuentes, Edwin;
Thesis statement: Sam Houston's leadership and action led the Texas army to defeat the Mexican army at the battle of San Jacinto, 21 March, 1865. Discussion: During the early 1860's many colonists were drawn to Mexico to settle in the fertile lands...
This paper will address an ethical dilemma that I was faced with in 2004. It addresses the issue of rape and how it is viewed. I will also relate it to the Botswana Defense Force (BDF)'s ethos and values. I am not the only person who dealt with...
There are few units in the Army with a history and reputation like that of the world renowned 82d Airborne Division. Since its activation as an infantry division in 1917 (Division Pam B-1), the 82d has been stacking a history of incredible...
Noncommissioned officers throughout World War I and World War II have contributed to mission accomplishment and battlefield success through their leadership, duty, training, and heroic acts of bravery. Two such examples are SGT Alvin C. York and...
Skoglund, Lars A.
Hendon, Milton
Herman, Richard
Hull, David E.
Hyman. William L.
Thesis Statement: Poor analysis of battlefield information, political/ethnic bias, and military tactical errors resulted in the Soviet defeat at Kharkov.
Discussion: In January 1943, Soviet forces defeated the Axis powers occupying Stalingrad....
This paper elaborates and discusses the elements of post-traumatic stress disorder that consumed control of my desire to continue to excel as a father and Soldier after serving two combat tours to Iraq within three years as a Platoon Sergeant and...
The CSM Theodore L. Dobol Collection contains several biographical and miscellaneous materials related to CDM Dobol’s military career. The textual files include photographs, transcripts of oral history interviews; a short autobiography; the...