Reports on the strategic position of the United States from the geographic point of view. Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, although of low power potential, provide buffer areas to the north and south. The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans complete an...
A review by the board of various types of equipment required for the Army Ground Forces in the postwar Army, including equipment used by the Army Air Forces in direct support of ground operations and equipment for service type units normally a part...
Brannigan, Francis L.; Miles, George S.; United States Atomic Energy Commission
Part II of "Living with Radiation" extends the discussion of the fundamentals covered in Part I into the area of fires and other emergency situations. It should be of interest not only to professional firefighters but also to those charged with the...
The following has been written to record the operations that constitute the Communist "general offensive" of 1968. They are recounted and collected into book from the lessons of history that are of concern to the members of the Vietnamese Armed...
The purpose of this monograph is to record all the facts concerning intelligence activities, its organizations and coordination procedures, its successes and failures during the period from 1965 to the final days of the Republic of Vietnam.
There has been considerable speculation in the military as to the ability of physical fitness to moderate cognitive degradation resulting from sleep deprivation during continuous combat operations. The purpose of this investigation was to test the...
In view of the Soviet's advancement in combat helicopters, it is clear that a need exists for a self-defense capability for U.S. helicopters. This thesis examines the current Soviet threat, the current direction in developing and fielding an...
This study analyzes the Soviet invasion of Manchuria in August 1945 emphasizing the role played by the element of surprise. The analysis show how the Soviets applied surprise against the Japanese at the strategic, operational and tactical levels;...
This thesis discusses the U.S. Air Force aircraft accident prevention program, its background, present status and its weaknesses. It is concluded by offering suggestions for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the program. Chapter I...
The peculiarities of northern offensive operations during the winter season are the subject of discussion of this thesis. The purpose of this paper is to provide the reader with an understanding of the dynamic effects of environmental factors of...
This study evaluates the adequacy of current U. S. Army doctrine for security in the field army service area. The evaluation is based on historical experience modified by modern capabilities. A detailed analysis of the Russian Partisan Movement in...
Cursory study of war gaming quickly reveals that one of its central problems is the conflict between the requirement of realism in play and the need for rapid and simple assessment techniques. This thesis investigates war gaming methodologies with...
The purpose of this research was to examine objective conditions in two Sub-Saharan African countries to determine if there are recurring circumstances which cause the indigenous military to seize power or factors that preclude military...
This project examines the military ramifications of the emerging revolution in military affairs and the changing strategic environment. Assessing two strategic approaches, Joint Vision 2010 (evolutionary force design) and a rising advocacy of...
This report is an account of Germany's oil economy from 1933 up to the time of her defeat. Its compilation is the result of the work of three groups: the Technical Sub-Committee on Axis Oil, the Oil Committee of the Combined Strategic Targets...
Study prepared in 1947-1948 by a group of former German Army Officers, headed by Generalmajor Hellmuth Reinhardt, who was a branch chief in the Organizational Division of the Army General Staff and deputy chief of the General Army Office, with...
In two volumes, the official participation report of Okinawa Operation submitted to the War Department. It presents a comprehensive account of the administrative and logistical support furnished by the Army agencies in the Pacific Ocean Areas. This...
“German General Staff Officer Education and Current Challenges” examines the institutional education of German General Staff Officers, as experienced by the author, and offers a “Conceptual Competency-Skill-Framework” for professional...
1889 volume. Pt. 1. Explosives, metallurgy and projectiles.--Pt. 2. Cannon, carriages, small arms, ammunition and accuracy.--[Pt. 3] Atlas with 39 plates.