A tactical study of chapters I and III, by author, Major Petibon, translated from French with annotations by General Gamelin concerning the division in a withdrawal and the division in the attack in a combined offensive action.
An investigation of the advisability of further development of the "all-purpose gun", with a view to its employment against mechanized forces, aircraft, and the usual ground targets. This study assumes that the above weapon will be of about 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...
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...
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...
The main reason for the study is to determine the application of principles to the defense against the wide envelopment using open warfare situations as examples. General employment of the combined arms is the focus. There are two maps showing the...
The purpose of this study is to determine the essential elements of organization and equipment of engineer units designated to be attached to or to cooperate with mechanized cavalry.
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...
This is an adequate study that considers the active antiaircraft defense of an infantry division moving at night. It includes consideration of the division moving by marching and by motor transport and general considerations of the antiaircraft...
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,...
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.
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 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...
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.
This paper discusses wide envelopment attacks in accordance with definition, by an independent infantry division, reinforced with the following attachments: 1. one cavalry squadron; 2. one balloon squadron, 3. one observation squadron 4....
This paper examines the possibility of essential differences between reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance and, addresses the need for "economy of force".
This paper focuses on the problem of the proper and probable employment with the introduction of the light, fast, fighting vehicle, whether called an armored car and manned by a cavalryman, or a tank and manned by an infantryman. The tank attacks...