Gen. Helmuth von Moltke, the Chief of the Prussian General Staff during the Franco-Prussian War, defined Auftragstaktik as the actions a subordinate took in the absence of orders that supported the senior commander's intent. The use of mission...
This monograph is meant to inspire military professionals to approach Prussian military history as a source of concepts with enduring relevance for modern armed forces. Reference point for the examination is the Bundeswehr (German armed forces) and...
A comprehensive study of any subject should begin with its historical development. In the case of field artillery materiel, a superficial examination of museum curiosities is not sufficient. The survey, to be of real value, must identify in each...
Many military historians and military leaders agree that it is essential for military professionals to study military history to preserve and learn from it, but many military professionals did not realize that studying history alone is not enough....
The history of the Buffalo Soldiers is a vital part of our Army's History which they have served with great distinction. This brief will help you gain knowledge and a clear understanding of the all black infantry and cavalry regiments know as the...
Carre, [?], 13th Infantry Regiment, French Army; Department of the Army, Office of the Quartermaster General
In every period of history all armies have been faced with the problem of supplying soldiers with clothing and equipment, when and where they are required. The table of contents includes information on the following: Roman Legion, French armies,...
The United States' military power and capabilities are singularly enabled by unequaled sustainment capability and reach of our transportation and logistics systems. The current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan are highlighting an emerging trend in...
From its beginning in the American Revolution to its current conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, the United States (US) Army has had to deal with tribal societies. In order to succeed in tribal societies it is essential that the US Army understand...
Terms such as "operational art" and "operational level" are prevalent in US military space doctrine. However, no research exists that analyzes the applicability of operational art in the space domain. The use of operational terms in US military...
Two centuries of philosophy and war have informed the latest evolution of the definitions of strategy and operational art defined in the Department of Defense's Joint Publication 1-02. By harmonizing the relationship between strategy and...
Army after next. Army after next technology: forging possibilities into reality. Brigadier General Edward T. Buckley Jr., US Army; Lieutenant Colonel Henry G. Franke III, US Army; and A. Fenner Milton Strategic...
Many of the books listed in this work are military classics, that is, books of recognized value that set a standard of historical or literary excellence. Others evaluate or expand on the military classics. Focused mainly on the history of land...
Envelopments in battle are all characterized by two fundamental elements, the frontal or holding attack, and the envelopment or flank maneuver, each of which considered alone becomes in fact a frontal attack. The two must necessarily be closely...
This study covers the principles of mounted attack by the cavalry against infantry forces, using examples from the Palestine Campaign and the Franco-Prussian War.