With the prediction of the horse and mule as a means of transportation for our Infantry, this study looks at the historical record and reviews what has been learned. What is the present development of motor-drawn transportation? Is it capable of...
This paper analyzes the difference between replacing the Browning rifle and service rifle with the Pedersen semi-automatic rifle and advantages to the infantry of using it.
This study presents the air force as the maneuvering force during war time and, considers the capabilities of modern aircraft, including the methods of its employment in future wars.
This paper discusses air operations by the British armed forces after the 3rd Battle of Gaza. Detailed events of 1917 are written, with forces involved (to include Germany and Turkey and their armed forces available), artillery, attacks, bombings,...
This paper discusses the operations of the XX Corps, French Tenth Army (American 1st and 2d Divisions, Moroccan 1st Division) in the Aisne-Marne Offensive, 18-23 July, 1918. Also revealed are reasons why French forces had success in the early...
This paper discusses the air operations in support of the 89th Division during World War I in the St. Mihiel Offensive. Topics in the paper include organization and location, preparation for the attack, the attack on September 12th, events of 13...
This paper discusses the operations and organization of the 4th Division in the Aisne-Marne Offensive in World War I, as well as the operations of the 7th and 8th Brigades. Operations are also broken down according to dates, and actions of the...
This study details the positions of German and Allied armies, the plans for attack, and the results of the operation evaluated on the principles of war.
The study asks what the essential qualities or characteristics are which must be possessed by great commanders or leaders. The second question is in what respects did General Allenby give evidence of the possession of such qualities by his...
What were the conditions that lead to the selection of the Gallipoli Peninsula as the landing place for the allied British and French forces; how were the landing beaches determined; what landings were undertaken; what factors aided or hindered...
This study recounts the situation in Gallipoli and determines that underestimating the enemy, dividing the forces at the landing and the selection of Cape Helles were the mistakes that cost the operation.
This paper discusses the preparations for a plan of attack for the French Tenth Army. The study gives information on the mission, mass, objectives, the offensive, mobility, economy of force, security, surprise, simplicity, cooperation, statement of...
This study presents a statement of the situation between the Aisne and Marne in early June, 1918, and the preparation of a plan for an allied offensive in July, 1918. The document contains one map of the Aisne-Marne offensive.
This study discusses the plans for, installation, operation and effectiveness of the allied signal communications during the final four days of the Gallipoli campaign, including and immediately following the initial troop landing.
This study is a consideration of the employment of balloons and balloon observation by the American First Army in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. Topics include background on balloon observation (prior to the World War and early training), shortage of...
This study analyzes the scheme of maneuver of the Australian Corps at Amiens in August 1918. From this operation, it is seen that, it is possible to secure strategically and tactical surprise by careful preparations and plans and by the careful and...
This study discusses the recent development of tanks; their powers and limitations and plans for their tactical use in future combat. Since the World War, tanks have been developed that are highly mobile, capable of sustained cross-country work and...
This paper is based upon a study of anti-tank defense and tank development. Tanks in warfare were unknown until the later stages of World War One. Before that war ended the offensive use of various types of such weapons by the British, French and...