This study presents principles and methods of conducting landing operations, as illustrated by the action of Japanese forces in various historical instances, with a view to deducing current Japanese doctrines and principles.
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 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 is an examination into the growth of river improvement in the United States and the trend in the formulation of national water conservation policy.
This paper is a discussion of the factors which will influence the rate of speed and the road space required for the movement of motor transport columns under varying conditions of service, with a view to determination of the factors which are of...
This study of the operations of the German I Corps in East Prussia reveals a realistic historical illustration of the operations of a unit approximating in size of the present American infantry division.
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the accepted principles and methods of antitank defense, confirm the soundness of these accepted principles and methods or show material reasons for reconsideration of any principles and methods of defense...
In making this study the writer has considered those historical examples of engagements in which a commander placed a portion of his force to constrain the enemy along his front, and maneuvered the balance against the flank and rear, deep enough,...
Although it is impossible to give a complete analysis of the operations of this section in a paper of limited length, the purpose of this paper does give an examination of some of the activities, methods and reports.
This study examines the principle of Economy of Force when applied first, by driving the envelopment or flank attack clear of the enemy's fortified flank position. And second, there must be a holding attack, in order to fix the enemy while the...
The purpose of this study is to determine the essential elements of organization and equipment of engineer units designated to be attached to or to cooperate with mechanized cavalry.
This study addresses the question that, even though such items as strength, ammunition, rations, transportation, equipment, etc., can easily be charted from reports and war diaries, how can the factors that are so essential to true combat strength,...
This paper is a discussion of the "Element of Surprise" it's definition and how it is applied to military operations. Preliminary operations of a mechanical nature to attain surprise. The use of maneuver to attain surprise with examples from World...
This paper is a critical analysis of the instructions contained in the Field Artillery Field Manual, Volume II, tactics and technique, War Department, 1932, concerning the liaison established by a light field artillery battalion in direct support...