Detachment 101 of the Office of Strategic Services’ development of unconventional warfare doctrine in the China-Burma-India Theater of World War II presents the practitioner of unconventional warfare a worthy model of consideration for our...
Looks at Operation “Jungle Jim” (Phase I) conducted in the Dak Bron valley and the surrounding mountains between 19 February and 9 March 1962. Produced by U. S. Army Section, Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG).
Looks at an operation employing a Ranger Task Force and elements of reconnaissance company, supported by helicopters conducted in Vinh Binh Sector on 2 March 1962. Air and artillery support were available but not used. Produced by U. S. Army...
Looks at the period of 16-19 March, and the operation conducted in the Southwest portion of Phuoc Than Sector to affect the relocation of civilians into areas under GVN control. Produced by U. S. Army Section, Military Assistance Advisory Group...
Discusses operation conducted on 4-5 April 1962 in Kien Hoa Sector, by the Sector Commanders of Vinh Bin and Kien Hoa Provinces. Produced by U. S. Army Section, Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG).
Discusses Operation “RAINDROP” as conducted by Headquarters, 23d Division in an area southeast of Ban Me Thout and south of Highway 21 during the period 28 – May 1962. Produced by U. S. Army Section, Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG).
Discusses Operation “SON CAI” which was an airmobile assault conducted in Cai Von and Sadec Districts, Vihn Long Sector, on 1 May 1962. Produced by U. S. Army Section, Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG).
A summary of major lessons learned from experiences prior to the initial publication of "Lessons Learned" and reviews the first fifteen lesions which have been published. Participants include every type of operational combat unit. Produced by U. S....
Lesson deals with techniques which will permit airmobile assault troops to move quickly from the landing zone to assigned objectives without loss of orientation. It suggests solutions to problems frequently encountered where language barriers do...
Covers Operation SUNRISE, a civil-military operation to obtain complete government control of the ten provinces in the eastern region of South Vietnam, immediately north of Saigon. The operation began in August 1961, as the "Rural Reconstruction...
Looks at the importance of methodically searching out insurgents and materiel within villages without unwarranted injury to person or property, and with minimum risk to participating units. Too often Viet Cong successfully avoid destruction by...
Covers the employment of the M113 Armored Personnel carrier in counterinsurgency operations in South Vietnam. Produced by U. S. Army Section, Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG).
This paper discusses the events in 1864-65 between the Union and Confederate Army at Petersburg, analyzing the attacks and defenses with their resulting success or failure.
This study follows the decisions made by General Lee based on his intelligence gathering resources to locate General Grant's forces and evaluates the results during the United States Civil War.
This paper discusses each principle of war and whether of not it was complied with in General Johnston's plans and their execution by his subordinates.