This study is a detailed account of the battle from the French viewpoint. Includes a translation of the Commandant Moreau's letter to General Aube, dated July 22, 1918.
This study discusses the French X Corps in the Battle of the Marne in World War I. The chapters are broken up by dates, starting with September 6, 1914, and ending with September 9, 1914. There are several maps and sketches within the document...
This paper is a translation from a course of lectures given at the Ecole Superieure de Guerre, Paris, France by Major Pugeus; the title is “La Batailles de Ardennes”. It contains the French 4th Army orders and the conclusions drawn from the...
This study discusses the French operations against the Germans as written from French records. Includes a translation of text : pages 730-770 of Vol. #37 Feb 15th issue, 1917 of "Revue des deux Mondes" by Gabriel Hanotaux of the French Academy...
The study asks what effect, if any, have aerial operations had on the development and approach march of ground units and on the location of supply installations. The document discusses factors governing development (disregarding aviation), effect...
This study discusses the need for special combat teams of the troops to land first because of the geography, tactical advantage, human morale, and need for fire support.
This document presents the military geography of the IV Corps area. Political, physical, human, commercial geography are all discussed. There is a section regarding possible plans open to a hostile expedition landing in the IV Corps area. There are...
This study covers the three month period in 1916 when Romania entered the war until the fall of Bucharest, with details of the politics, geography, and the campaign itself.
This study discusses the movements of the 4th Division, their failure to attack Montfaucon, and the causes of the lull in the offensive on September 29.
The study is a synopsis of treatment and general consideration regarding: 1.) the attitude toward right in private property and English law as to just compensation for property taken for defense of the realm; 2.) the American view and the power of...
This study describes the military leadership of General Sir Ian Hamilton in preparation of the Gallipoli Campaign and the many lessons that could be learned from this operation. The documents describes General Hamilton’s call to command, his...
It is believed that the extent to which any force may be mechanized is limited by the terrain over which the approach marches, and it is doubtful whether even six-wheelers will be able to move, since every line of approach must first be...
This study discusses if the reserves of the 2nd Division were clearly designated, suitably located, and properly employed in accordance with a definite plan for their use, which would further the general tactical scheme of maneuver of the division.
This study traces field artillery tactical employment through the major wars since Napoleon to determine what tactical principles have been discarded during its progress, what have developed which now remain, and what may be anticipated in the...