CGSS Student Papers, 1930-1936

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Coordination of anti-aircraft defense in the combat zone.
Campbell, Alexander H.
This study describes classes of anti-aircraft defense means, essential mutual support and coordination between ground anti-aircraft defense means, essential mutual support and coordination between aerial anti-aircraft defense means, mutual...
CGSS Student Papers, 1930-1936

Russo-Polish campaign of 1920 by General L. Sikorski, translation from the French of Chapters IV to VIII inclusive.
Smith, Albert C.
This study discusses the Russo-Polish campaign of 1920. Topics include the enemy situation on the Vistula in 1920 (character and aims of Tuchaczewski), influence of the terrain on the decision of Tuchaczewski in 1920, disposition of the Russian...
CGSS Student Papers, 1930-1936

Use of maneuver in defense (mobile defense).
Ready, Joseph L.
This paper presents historical examples from the First World War, the Battle of Cannae, and the Battle of Chancellorsville regarding the use of maneuver in defense. Emphasis is placed on the commander and his role in maintaining maneuverability of...
CGSS Student Papers, 1930-1936

Effects of modern communications (radio, airplane, etc.) on a cavalry raid.
Palmer, G. M. (George M.)
This author gives the following conclusions based on the study: any means of communication serving the raider will serve as an antidote to the defender; an armed force with modern means of communications can make an effective raid in a country...
CGSS Student Papers, 1930-1936

Proper organization, formation, and operation of an advance guard of a motorized brigade when contact is probable.
Kendall, Paul W.
The advance guard of a motorized brigade, when contact is probable, should be composed of units of the greatest mobility, its formation should be one of flexibility, and its operation one of maneuverability. Organization, formation and military...
CGSS Student Papers, 1930-1936

French Army in the Great War, translation, Chapter V, tome 1.
Hodnette, Lovic P.
This study is about the French Army in World War I. It discusses the war of movement (operations to the 14th of November 1914), and the Battle of the Frontiers (French official history). Topics include the period of concentration and covering...
CGSS Student Papers, 1930-1936

Evacuation and hospitalization of a mechanized brigade on the march in hostile territory, and in combat.
Hawley, Paul R.
This study discusses strategic and tactical employment of a mechanized cavalry, organization, considerations of a medical service for a mechanized force, a plan of medical service for a mechanized force in combat, regimental and brigade medical...
CGSS Student Papers, 1930-1936

Use of shock action by forces composed of a combination of horse cavalry and mechanized cavalry.
Dissinger, Charles E.
This study deals with the use of shock action by forces composed of a combination of horse cavalry and mechanized cavalry, based on the premise that such action fills a need apparent in the tactical and strategical operations of modern warfare....
CGSS Student Papers, 1930-1936

Strength, composition and missions, and sphere of action of: armored car reconnaissance detachments, horse cavalry reconnaissance detachments.
Curry, James T., Jr.
This study discusses reconnaissance detachments of division and larger units. The author states that the strength of reconnaissance detachments is influenced by the mission, the sphere of action will generally be governed by the mobility of the...
CGSS Student Papers, 1930-1936

Supply of airplane bombs in the theatre of operations.
Craig, Howard A.
This study describes the procurement of bombs by the Air Force, logistical principles involved in the supply of airplane bombs, the effect of airdrome locations on the supply and handling of airplane bombs, quantities of bombs required, and...
CGSS Student Papers, 1930-1936

Type, issue, and prevalence of fragmentary orders for conduct of battle, as compared with formal field orders, and the value thereof.
Caygill, Harry W.
This study consists of comprehensive records of the 1st and 2nd Divisions of the American Expeditionary Forces, as well as letters received by officers who had combat experience in 1918. The paper discusses fragmentary orders in stabilized...
CGSS Student Papers, 1930-1936

Necessity for coordination of reconnaissance activities of a cavalry division--aviation--armored car.
Barnes, George T.
This paper discusses the reconnaissance activities of a cavalry division, characteristics and limitations of reconnaissance agencies, and mission and coordination.
CGSS Student Papers, 1930-1936

Use of attack aviation in support of a decisive ground attack: a study of potentialities.
Banfill, Charles Y.
This study's purpose is to examine the origin of this form of combat aviation, trace its technical and doctrinal development to its present state, and determine, if possible, how it may best be used to further the success of a campaign in the...
CGSS Student Papers, 1930-1936

Employment of a mechanized force in defense.
Monroe, Hammond
This paper addresses the employment of tanks and combat cars, whether they should be used exclusively on offensive missions or whether they could also be used on the defense. It expounds on the different foreign views of the British, French,...
CGSS Student Papers, 1930-1936

How can mechanized and motorized forces be used in coast defense? Is there a need for mechanized force for coast defense?
Jeschke, Richard H.
This paper discusses a general plan for the use of motorized and mechanical forces in Coast Defense. It suggests this maneuver will prove profitable to anyone interested in modern troop movements by motor.
CGSS Student Papers, 1930-1936

Is it desirable to include the lightly armored, motorized machine gun carrier in our infantry organizations, and, if so, how many and to what units?
Hilldring, John Henry
This research concerns itself essentially with a new type of transportation for machine gun units of the infantry regiment. In so far as practicable the discussion is confined to that subject. However since the adoption of the machine gun carrier...
CGSS Student Papers, 1930-1936

Field artillery support for a major tank attack, and methods to secure it.
Hanley, Laurence H.
This is a discussion that includes only those elements that are or may be changed by the addition of tanks en masse.
CGSS Student Papers, 1930-1936

Infantry defense against aircraft, with particular attention to the receipt and transmittal to troops of warnings of the approach of hostile aviation and including a comparison of United States and foreign developments.
Baker, Paul T.
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...
CGSS Student Papers, 1930-1936

Based on a study of past uses and recent developments in the use of smoke in battle, what smoke-laying facilities should be provided within the infantry division, and in what echelons should they be included?
Hamilton, Stuart A.
In this study no reference will be made to records of the use of smoke in naval engagements nor will any consideration be given to the use of toxic smokes by either land or naval forces. Where historical examples have been found indicating that the...
CGSS Student Papers, 1930-1936

Class I, II, III, and IV supplies for an air force in the theater of operations.
Meloy, Vincent J.
This treatise may be considered in the nature of a quasi-research in view of the unavailability of suitable data pertinent to the subject and the opinion of the writer reference to the adaptation of contemporary procedure now incorporated in supply...
CGSS Student Papers, 1930-1936

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