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.
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 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 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 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...
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 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...
This study has taken the opportunity to broaden the scope to include associated material in order to treat fully the subject of combined reconnaissance operations by cavalry and aviation. The subject appears to be treated piecemeal in Field Service...
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 discusses the teachings between the French and American military on the subject of meeting engagement, with comparisons to other major military powers.
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 discusses the Field Service Regulations regarding forces in attacks and reviews two historical examples of tactical and strategical success.
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...
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 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 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...
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...
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.