This paper discusses the antitank role of light artillery in the World War and the capabilities of the modern tank. An observation is made of the French 75mm gun as an antitank weapon, other weapons available for the gun defense and the tactical...
This paper discusses the coast defense operations at Ostende and Zeebrugge during the World War extended over practically the entire period of the war. Throughout the war these defenses securely protected the important harbors and submarine bases...
This paper discusses the form of attack known as the wide envelopment and queries its practicability with present day aviation and communication facilities available to intelligence agencies.
This paper is a discussion of the "Element of Surprise" it's definition and how it is applied to military operations. Preliminary operations of a mechanical nature to attain surprise. The use of maneuver to attain surprise with examples from World...
This paper is an analysis and study of important landings and related incidents from 1845 to the present time with particular attention to historical facts that might lead to deductions of value to the discussion. And, a discussion of the...
This paper lends special attention to the characteristics of the weapons employed by both and aircraft and ground troops. Attention is given to the effect of machine gun fire and bombing attack from low-flying aircraft on infantry columns; the...
This paper presents topics regarding the military geography of Palestine and Syria, the military system of Egypt and her Asiatic foes, the Battle of Megiddo, and the Battle of Kadesh. There are nine plates included within the document.
This paper proposes to narrow down the subject to a discussion of the amount of delay that one attack squadron can cause a division in twenty-four hours, using the Command General Staff School ground rule of not more than two missions per airplane...
This paper studies how combat intelligence constitutes a vital element in the commander's estimate of the situation leading to any decision; it is a basic function of command and the personal duty of the commander to initiate the search for...
This study addresses the advantages of aerial training of Army pilots and navigators in connection with the utilization of radio aids operated by the Department of Air Commerce should be continued in future training programs and, the need for...
This study consists of a series of exercises in which military operations take place and which require solutions using real life information of the area, such as water sources, routes, communications, etc.
This study discusses the employment of military personnel on riot duty. Historical examples are given, and topics include equipment, intelligence service and reconnaissance, strength and composition of units, employment of various arms, orders and...