Olive drab canvas with webbing straps and brass and steel fasteners. The bottom flap has one strap (brass tipped) for fastening it up, two side rings to clip on arm straps on back and a divided webbing strap to adjust depth. There is some staining...
89.20.1 -- Steel blade approximately 12" long by 1 5/8" at ricasso. Crossguard approx 4", 3/4", 1/4" and composed of brass. Wooden grip 5 1/2" long consists of two pieces, top and bottom. 1/2" from end of hilt is brass lined hole 1/2" in diameter,...
Sword 4 3/4" overall, blade 35 3/4" x 1 1/4" wide at the hilt, curved and single edged with only a rudimentary false edge. Two fullers: one broad one running from the ricasso to within 10" of the point, and a shorter narrow one at the back of the...
This paper examines the battle of Teutoburg (9 A.D.), its consequences on the Roman world, and the role cultural misunderstanding played on the tactical, operational, and strategic levels. The Roman commander's cultural misunderstanding of his...
Photographs taken by LTC Edward Davis, US Army: Military Attache and Observer, except 8 taken by Lieut. Lyons (N.Z.M.R.) A.D.C.; 7 by Mr. Massey of the London Times, and a few by a professional photographer. Series of photos show locations of...
Includes instructions issued to observers (observation post organizers, chief observers, orientation card, volunteer observer’s button, and flash message form/message/symbols), multiple interviews, views of A.D. Comdr. on a unified air defense,...
Operations Plans by the commander of Ambibious Group Nine, A.D. Struble, for the Transport Squadron Thirteen for the landing on Luzon, Philippines in 1945.
La fuga del talento africano: Su impacto en la seguridad y estabilidad. Teniente Coronel Robert Feldman, Componente de la Reserva del Ejército de EUA; África se está desangrando. Mucha de su sangre vital, compuesta de personas muy capacitadas ...
This book is the personal narrative and experiences and recollections of Henry Clay McArthur, on the capture and destruction of Columbia, South Carolina, February 17, 1865 as a member of the Fifteenth Iowa Infantry Volunteers, A.D.C. to General...
This paper on leadership discusses the qualities necessary for a unit to be successful through the commander teaching individual responsibilities, discipline, standards, attitude, and unit pride.
The late Roman Republic faced what looked unsolvable social problems and all attempts made by the politicians from all parties failed or made the situation even worse. Finally the crisis was so deep that the security and survival of the state was...