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 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 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 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 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 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 investigates material with the following considerations in mind. First: it must relate to the tactical operations of the World War. Second: material selected must in every case be concerned with operations in which the time element was...
This study discusses three operations in the Russo-Polish War with respect to the actual operation as conducted, a doctrinal solution, and the difference between the two.
This study discusses four operations in the Russo-Polish War with respect to the actual operation as conducted, a doctrinal solution, and the difference between the two.
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 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 study discusses the procedures that can be used to increase the speed of transmitting and implementing orders for operations that are occurring in real time.
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 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...
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...
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 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...