This study recounts the actions of the Russian Army and use of reserves in following operation orders during the Battle of Wa-Fan-Gou and the analysis of the resulting confusion and lack of cohesion in the units due to ignorance of the general...
This study describes the operations of the French XX Corps, French Tenth Army (American 1st and 2nd Divisions, Moroccan 1st Division), in the Aisne-Marne Offensive, 18-23 July, 1918. Information on ambulance companies, field hospitals, other...
This paper contains a summary of the sanitary conditions in Mexico at the present time and concludes that it would be a menace to the health of any military command invading the country, including mortality statistics for 1925-1930.
This study discusses if the Russian forces had a definite plan for their operations, and why was it not forcefully executed, and what did the chain of command between the Czar and Kuropatkin have to do with these failures.
The study asks if the German offensive against the British 3rd and 5th Army was a surprise, and what steps had the British and French leaders made to check a German offensive in the spring of 1918. Additional questions include: with a German...
This study evaluates the question of why did the tanks fail to contribute materially to the success of the attack with conclusions that lack of planning and reconnaissance, poor condition of tanks, and poor positioning were the causes.
This document is a study of the Japanese estimate of the Russian Army in the Russo-Japanese War. The author asks what the Japanese General Staff really thought about the Russian Army at the very beginning of the war, and tries to gain insight into...
The study asks what important lessons may be learned from the operations of the 60th Division in Palestine from 25 October to 15 November 1917. Topics include night operations and issues regarding training. There are four plates included at the end...
This paper is a study of German defensive planning and organization of the ground. The nature of the terrain is described as an important part of the planning to consider when organizing a defensive position. There is also a sketch of the...
This paper studies the events relating to Braddock's march to Fort Duguesne and the principal factors that contributed to his defeat as well as lessons learned therefrom.
The author reveals that a simple plan, like that prepared by the Japanese in accord with her political strategy, will usually lead to success, especially when an opponent is lacking in a clearly designed and followed plan of action, as was the case...
This study contains a discussion of the operations by the Japanese First Cavalry during the Battle of Wa-Fan-Gou and evaluates the reconnaissance and resulting maneuvers.
This study considers the defeat at Caporetto with particular attention to the influence of the new German tactics employed, the terrain, and the morale of the forces engaged.
This paper discusses the operations of the Anzacs during the Gallipoli campaign in World War I. The Anzac force, the mission, terrain, the Turkish force, the plan, and the execution of the plan are all topics included. There are five sketch maps...
This paper discusses the active Soviet Army as larger than any army in Europe and a fairly efficient fighting force. Yet, it is not as well trained as the army of any other great power. Its defense would be strong on account of its great numbers....