This thesis examines the Battle of Hampton Roads, 8 and 9 March 1862, the first battle of ironclads, to determine if it was a Revolution in Military Affairs. This study is an analysis of naval developments prior to March 1862, the battle, and the...
The purpose of this study is to provide a concise description of Japanese infantry weapons. Contents include nomenclature, pistols and rifles, grenades and landmines, grenade dischargers, machine guns, mortars, antitank and infantry guns, and small...
Contains fifteen reports on Japanese prisoner of war camps in areas other than the four islands of Japan proper as compiled from the written statements of Americans who were interned in them. Discusses camps in China, Manchuria, Korea, Malay...
This manual is published for the information and guidance of all concerned. The following books, pamphlets, and paper have
been freely used:
British army publications
drill regulations, 6" Newton,
notes on aerial photography,
artillery notes no.6,...
This report describes the effects of the atomic bombs which were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, summarizing the information available on damage to structures, injuries to personnel, morale effect, etc.
The purpose of this guide is to present the essential tactical, technical and recognition data on weapons and equipment employed in the armies and security forces of the Communist countries of Eastern Europe. This volume discusses antitank mines,...
This report covers the medical effects of the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima 6 August 1945, and on Nagasaki 9 August 1945. It also analyzes the physical damage as related to death and injury of personnel, the organization of relief activities by...
This document contains a list of monuments in Italy arranged by regions, provinces, and towns. Other subjects include periods in history and the Italian authorities for the care of the monuments. The regions listed are Abruzzi, Latium, Le Marche,...
This work is substantially a translation of an enemy document which has been edited and is based on the experiences of the German Army during the first two winters of the war in Russia.
These notes include a brief description of Japanese logistics, lines of communications and methods of supply and transportation with reference to the present conditions in SWPA.
Consists of the most comprehensive set of field fortification layouts and specifications that had been obtained. Contains translations of these captured plans. Special translation number 58.
The object of these notes is to standardize the construction of obstacles throughout the American Expeditionary Forces and to limit the patterns taught and used.
This manual is published for the information and guidance of the using arms and services and all personnel charged with the issue, alteration, repair, and testing of gas masks in the field. This manual explains the designations or numbering systems...
This document contains estimated figures of Japanese maintenance requirements for their troops in the SWPA, air strip and air craft maintenance, animal feed, weapons and ammunition, and shipping requirements.
Chapters include information on tactics (mortars, grenade-discharger tactics, and mortars in chemical warfare), organization of Japanese mortar units, and equipment (grenade dischargers, light mortars, and medium and heavy mortars).
This is a guide for soldier's to better understand the Japanese Army. Chapter I describes the Japanese soldier, their entrance into the Army, characteristics and training, promotion of morale, and conduct in battle. Chapter II highlights the...
The weekly intelligence summary give information on and about tactical intelligence, objective folder and target chart data, war news from other fighting fronts, Japanese antiaircraft defenses, and special reports from EAC tactical units.