This paper is a critical analysis of the methods adopted and the means used by the American Military Government in Germany to assure for the civilian population under its jurisdiction an adequate supply of food. The study discusses briefly the...
This study evaluates information regarding facts relating the energetic reconnaissance of the enemy, the element of surprise and its apparent loss, and the French preparation to meet the attack.
This study is an attempt to define the tactical and technical requirements for an overseas expedition of approximately one corps and three divisions with special emphasis on the necessity of detailed planning incident to the engineer functions in...
The purpose of this research is to find and present historical examples of the occupation of a position in readiness by forces approximately the size of a division; the examples to be suitable for presentation before the First Year Class at this...
This document reveals the military geography of the North Atlantic coastal frontier. Because it is one of the most important regions in the United States (from a strategical defensive viewpoint), the military should have intensive and detailed...
This paper discusses the then present day techniques of river operations, the 2nd Battle of the Marne (a critical analysis), the Battle of the Piave (critical analysis), and a visualization of aviation's part in a river operation.
In this paper, the author examines certain events in military history noting the effect of the observance or lack of observance of proper supply considerations on the strategy and success of an operation. Examples were drawn from various struggles...
This was an account of the first Allied victory of the World War. The military operations of the Jadar campaign are highlighted. It is believed that the Austrians underestimated the strength and effectiveness of the Serbian Army.
This document discusses the effects of coastal aviation on strategy. The object of the study is the creation of a continental concept wherein coastal strategy delimits war to frontier theatres on the shoulders of the country. The purpose is the...
In considering the employment of field artillery materiel in antitank defense, many items must be studied including the characteristics and limitations of enemy tank equipment, enemy tactics in the use of tanks, terrain, artificial obstacles,...
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...
The purpose of this paper is to examine those operations of World War I, from which tactical lessons pertaining to the use of tanks or the defense against tanks, can be logically deduced. Topics include Somme operations in 1916, the British spring...
This study is based on the employment of the 3" antiaircraft guns and .50 caliber antiaircraft machine guns against ground targets under various conditions. It has special reference to their employment against tanks and other armored vehicles....
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 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 presents the military geography of Serbia and the adjacent Austrian frontier in 1914, from the viewpoints of the Austrian General Staff planning an invasion of Serbia. There are four headings to describe the military geography of Serbia...
The study presents a consideration of searchlight employment in some operations involving seacoast defense and the attack and defense of river lines. The purpose of the study was to develop through examination of past and present methods of...
The author selected military operations and campaigns between the years 1815 and 1866. The idea behind the study is that employment of maneuver is closely interwoven with and dependent upon many variables of any given situation. The conclusion...
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 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,...