The purpose of this study is to arrive at a logical answer to the question propounded, by a review of the outstanding uses of our forces during the World War and by a consideration of the leading thought throughout the major nations of the world on...
Should accompanying gun (e.g., 75 mm. guns) be made an organic part or infantry regiments, or, on the other hand, should auxiliary weapons such as the now included in the infantry howitzer company be made an organic part or the field artillery?...
The purpose of this student paper was to present information relative to the infantry's ability to supply itself with properly trained communication replacements in time of war, to draw conclusions as to what the general plan of training should be,...
This paper is based entirely on the book "Serbia's Part in the War" by Crawford Price. The author traced Price's account of the 3rd Invasion and checked the results against the positions and maneuvers of the various armies. Serbian military...
This study discusses two types of airplanes that would be needed to accomplish an aviation's mission in a minor war; one suitable for observation and attack missions; and one for supply, evacuation and troop movements.
This student paper presents the importance of fast tanks, that increased mobility will give to the more mobile Army an advantage over the initiative. Tactical and strategical maneuvers suited to the employment of tanks that increase mobility should...
This study describes the Syrian expedition and the second Austrian invasion in World War I. Terrain, plans and operations, Serbian dispositions after the first invasion, the Syrmian expedition, the second Austrian invasion, operations in the...
The purpose of this study is to discuss the organization, methods and means employed by the British Expeditionary Forces in France, with reference to supply, from the time of mobilization to the Battle of the Marne; including the principles...
This study is based on the reinforced cavalry brigade (mechanized). The author felt there was a need for a thorough study of the logistics of mechanized units in order that a supply system can be developed that is suited to their tactical...
This study proposes factors that question how closely related were the organization, administration and logistical problems which arose in the mobilization of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Also, should the administrative and logistical problems...
This study discusses and compares the air methods in both European and American air theaters, the capabilities of modernized pursuit aviation, and concludes with tactics of aerial pursuit.
This study proposes to establish the necessity for a reconnaissance detachment as an organic part of each Infantry Division and Corps; to recommend the organization of a detachment or group which would have the capabilities required to accomplish...
This study discusses the necessity for intelligent exploration detachments to be considered in all phases of military operations and, that a unit is specifically trained and equipped for reconnaissance.
The following study of the operations in Serbia from August to December 1914, first appeared serially in the "Revue Militaire Francaise" during 1928. It was later published in book form. The book gives a detailed tactical account of the battles of...
The role of the Air Force in frontier defense is essentially one of obtaining and maintaining air superiority over the area used as a base for the invading force. The author includes approved doctrine, nature of operations, the naval and air...
This study examines the publication TR 210-5 and determines what changes are desirable in these regulations in order to make them of maximum value to the service and to conform with present doctrine as to principles and procedure.
This paper is a study of the operations of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, of the British Army, in the Palestine and Syria, under the command of General Sir Edmund H. H. Allenby, K. C. B., G. C. M. G., from 19 September to 31 October 1918, with...
This study examines the principle of Economy of Force when applied first, by driving the envelopment or flank attack clear of the enemy's fortified flank position. And second, there must be a holding attack, in order to fix the enemy while the...
In making this study the writer has considered those historical examples of engagements in which a commander placed a portion of his force to constrain the enemy along his front, and maneuvered the balance against the flank and rear, deep enough,...