This study determines whether or not unconditional surrender leads to a more lasting peace. The answer is paradoxical-yes, unconditional surrender can achieve the desired effects; however, it is no longer a suitable policy in the twenty-first...
In many respects, America’s military, economic and diplomatic situation in 1991 resembled Great Britain’s in 1919. Rather than reduce global commitments, the end of the Cold War saw an increase in a number of global interests, many which would...
War is the outward expression of competition between complex adaptive political and military systems. In war, competing systems introduce new technological means to gain comparative advantage over other systems and the environment. Greater...
This monograph is a study of command at the theater level, using the campaign for the Netherlands East Indies (NEI) in early 1942 as a case study. This campaign is examined as a means to validate current United States doctrine for command in joint...
Thesis: President Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan was correct politically and wrong tactically. Abstract: This paper will determine that President Truman’s decision to drop the bomb was correct politically and incorrect...
North Korea demands the return of two of its' personnel, captured by the United Nations Command. The UNC states that they were two kidnappers, meant to abduct UNC personnel on the 5 September 1962. Digitized by the Military History Institute.
This monograph analyzes the interrelationship between new way the US forces will fight their wars in future 13 effects based operations (EBO) with network centered forces (NCO) 13 and the challenges after the major combat operations (MCO) ended,...
This monograph examines time estimation at the operational level of war. The study begins with a review of Classical Military Theory to identify the theoretical basis for time estimation. It next examines the Theory of Operational Art to discern...
Material in this Military Government Special Text is part of the Occupation Forces in Europe Series, compiled by the Historical Division, European Command. It furnishes a factual and complete account of leading military government problems faced...
The War Department had directed that the history of the military occupation of Germany and Austria in World War II be recorded and interpreted as the events transpired. The Occupation Forces in Europe Series consists of a series of studies,...
The Korean People's Army (KPA) claims that United Nations Command (UNC) invaded North Korean air space on 5 December 1962. The UNC gives the North Korean Army a list of 264 violations committed by the KPA and states it will pass the KPA’s new...
Soon after the end of the Persian Gulf War in 1991, the Kurdish people of northern Iraq rebelled against the regime of Saddam Hussein. The rebellion was violently crushed by the Iraqi military resulting in over 1 million Kurdish refugees throughout...
The Just War Theory comes from traditional Christian views, that the use of force, or violence, can be used to intervene to protect or even kill to protect the innocent. This controversial view directly effects today's justification of the use of...
America's prosecution of the War on Terror has identified a need for more Special Forces Operators, as they are ideally suited for this type of conflict. The ethical dilemma comes in the question of quality versus quantity and the production of...
The paper will provide you with information about “Auftragstaktik” and it will explain with some examples how “Auftragstaktik” has proven its worth in history. “Auftragstaktik” is a command and control principle that emerged during the...
Thesis Statement: Failure of the United States (U.S.) to properly prepare for
Biological Warfare (BW) will result in devastating losses and destruction.
Discussion: The U. S. formulates its doctrine surrounding BW toward deployment on
the...
This is a country fulfilled with free people who with passion wants to preserve our way of life. Our Soldiers are doing their best all over the world, but yet, the recognition they get by a "group of people" undermined their sacrifices. This...
With little written down in 58 years about Korean Army NCOs the history is sketchy but there have been many NCO heroes in the Korean Army. I am going to introduce two of these heroes to you. One is the group hero, and the other is MSG Lee. These...
Zlotorzynski, Norman; Davis, Oscar; McWilliams, Dana; Sampson, Joe
Thesis Statement: At San Jacinto in 1836, Santa Anna lost a battle, half a country, and the soul of a nation.
Discussion: Santa Anna was the central figure at San Jacinto, the decisive battle in the War for Texas Independence. The outnumbered...