The United States entered "the war to end all wars" seventy years ago, but much may still be learned from a study of that vast military and diplomatic experience. Accordingly, the Center of Military History is now bringing back into print a series...
The following pages provide a narrative analysis of the U.S. Army's development of armored organizations and their related doctrine, materiel, and training activities in the period 1917--1945. The development of new armor doctrines and...
This brief history of Marine aviation from 1912 to 1940 describes the efforts of Marines to secure their own air arm and recounts the early development of the Marine air-ground team. The story is drawn from official reports, documents, and personal...
The study asks what important lessons may be learned from the operations of the 60th Division in Palestine from 25 October to 15 November 1917. Topics include night operations and issues regarding training. There are four plates included at the end...
The study inquires as to why the British signal communications were uniformly effective in the Palestine campaign in 1917. The paper also discusses the use of wireless communications, the use of pigeons, motorcycles, and cavalry, organization of...
This study covers the pursuit of the defeated Turks after the battle, and was it conducted in accordance with accepted methods and principles of a pursuit and what was accomplished by the pursuit.
This study shows the development of General Allenby’s estimate and plan for the attack and capture of the Gaza-Beersheba line in early July, 1917. Topics include British and Turkish forces (their situations at that time, combat strength,...
This document presents the operations of the 4th Australian Light Horse Brigade during the advance to, and the attack on, Beersheba. This is in conjunction with the 20th Corps, and the pursuit north to the vicinity of Junction Station during the...
The following significant dates in the history of the First Division are, listed in order to facilitate research and study. 1. The organization of the First Division began on May 23, 1917. 2. It sailed for France beginning June 12, 1917. 3. The...
If history has shown anything, it has underlined both the importance and difficulty of preparing for the unexpected. A trained and ready Army must possess a sound doctrine, competent leaders, and effective, rugged equipment. Just as important to...
This study discusses the development of tactics from the beginning of the World War until the Battle of Cambrai for infantry, artillery, and the German forces and allied forces.
This paper discusses organization and operations of British armed forces, their use of artillery, and possible lessons learned at the Battle of Gaza. One map is included in the document.
This study discusses the employment of tanks during the first phase of the first Battle of Cambrai. Particular attention is made to secret concentration, training with infantry, means adopted for crossing German trenches, numbers employed, cutting...
This study is a historical survey of the theory, doctrine, organization, and employment of reconnaissance units since the era of mechanization in the early 20th century.
A brief review of the intelligence operations of the British Army in the Palestine Campaign particularly after the capture of Gaza with conclusions as to gaining of enemy Information in the field in a mobile situation.
The study presents a general account of the problems confronting the British from the standpoint of supply during their advance into Palestine to October, 1917. Also discussed is the manner in which they solved these problems as well as the lessons...
The extensive use of propaganda by all belligerents during World War I created sensitivity to the relationship between modern communications technologies and the manipulation of public opinion. Government elites and academicians were so concerned...