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 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 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...
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...
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 is a study of consideration about the movement by motor of corps or army into battle. The most pertinent factors are: 1.) motor movements of large forces, 2.) rail service relieving hauls in excess of 150 miles, 3.) the greatest utility...
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...
This paper examines the possibility of essential differences between reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance and, addresses the need for "economy of force".
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 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 the reconnaissance activities of a cavalry division, characteristics and limitations of reconnaissance agencies, and mission and coordination.
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 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 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 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 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...