"This 1953 manual is written for the purpose of teaching you how to use the bayonet. It describes basic techniques, group assault tactics, and procedures for training. The techniques outlined in this manual will help you develop confidence in...
This book provides training in the use of the bayonet. The aim of the instruction is twofold: to develop great alertness of mind, readiness of muscle, habit of quick obedience to command, and to develop fighting spirit.
Geoffrey Parker asserts in The Cambridge History of Warfare that the western way of war is based on five fundamental principles. He states that the combination of; a heavy reliance on technology, reinforced by discipline and aggressive pursuit of...
The world stands at the threshold of a new age; an age pregnant with great promise as well as new conflicts. A revolution is sweeping over the world that is as significant as any that has gone before in human history. A revolution in technology...
1917 practical manual for the training and instruction of officers and men in trench warfare, based on the latest information from the battle fronts of Europe, and including the attack and defense of trenches, the construction of trenches and...
1917 practical manual for the training and instruction of officers and men in trench warfare, based on the latest information from the battle fronts of Europe, and including the attack and defense of trenches, the construction of trenches and...
During the Thirty Years’ War, one of the most significant battles was the Battle of Breitenfeld. The battle had several lasting overtones and implications. On one level it was a religious struggle between Roman Catholics and the break-away...
Blau, George E.; Office of the Chief of Military History
The purpose of this study is to describe German planning and operations in the first part of the campaign against Russia. The narrative starts with Hitler's initial plans for an invasion of Russia and ends at the time of Germany's maximum...
This book is an attempt to summarize the facts of the XIX Corps' achievements in battle, and at the same time provide a running background of incident, and description which try to give the details of a few things that had to be done and be done...
Success in battle is the ultimate object of all military training; success may be looked for only when the training is intelligent and thorough. Commanding officers are accountable for the proper training of their respective organizations within...
The United States of America through battles on its own soil and abroad brought credit to the nation in large part due to the efforts, training, resoluteness and preparedness of the noncommissioned officer. The United States emerged successfully...
This book is a review of infantry drill regulations of the United States Army up to 1919. Includes drills, weapons, combat, offensive combat, ceremonies, and inspections.
This obsolete military field manual includes all changes to March 1, 1931. Parts include drill (drill and combat signals, dismounted- without arms, dismounted- with rifle and automotive rifle, manual of the pistol and guidon, and close and extended...
The drill prescribed herein is designed for general use and may be adapted to any type of unit; therefore some of the explanation is of a general nature which gives sufficient latitude for adaptation to specific units. Chapters include topics on...
Examines the UH-1B, adapted as armed escort helicopters for counterinsurgency operations in Vietnam, and explores the relative merits of the Huey Cobra (M209) Fire Support Helicopter and the armed Chinook (CH-47A) Transport Helicopter as possible...
Principles and instructions for Light Artillery. Movements, commands, and other duties are explained in detail for the different positions a soldier is under.
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...