This study illustrates the fact that the French are well aware of the potential danger of hostile attack aviation. Definite steps in the protection of French population have been hampered in the past by the lack of funds but the (1934)...
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 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...
This paper discusses the reconnaissance activities of a cavalry division, characteristics and limitations of reconnaissance agencies, and mission and coordination.
This paper discusses three Japanese military situations in Manchuria from the viewpoints of CGSS doctrine, the actual operation as it evolved, and the points of difference between them.
The following discussion represents the author’s personal opinion regarding the value of tanks as antitank weapons and the basic principles to be observed when so used. To date, no definite doctrine appears to hare been announced by various...
This study interprets the value of a permanent corps organization for cavalry through the consideration of employment, training, research, and doctrine of foreign militaries.
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...
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...
This paper discusses relations between China and Japan in 1932 with regards to the cotton mill industry in Shanghai and analyzes the resulting military conflict in specific situations from the viewpoint of the opposing sides and CGSS doctrine.
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...
This study discusses the training in the "tactics and technique of the associated aims to the degree necessary to assure coordination" in the training of the school. Such training is of course essential but in the case of the Engineers, the Signal...
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...
This study discusses the teachings between the French and American military on the subject of meeting engagement, with comparisons to other major military powers.
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....
This paper discusses the problems confronting the commander of troops which are required to make a truck movement, to meet a combat emergency with particular reference to the security of the convoy and the problems due to the separation of the...
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...
This study Endeavor to confine itself chiefly to the restricted consideration of the terms "liaison" and "support" and "cooperation" falling materially within the limited sense of a mutually comprehended meeting of minds on the needs of the tanks,...