Historical Division, European Command; Foertsch, Hermann
This is volume VIII of 30 volumes concerning the training and development of German General staff officers. The author divides his work into two main parts- a) selection, education, and training, and b) the way of thinking and acting in the German...
The 1986 edition of Field Manual (FM) 100-5, Operations, introduced a theoretical basis to AirLand Battle, the U.S. Army's basic fighting doctrine. One of the new concepts introduced into the doctrine was 'center of gravity.' The manual indicated...
This study examines the evolution of the German Army's defensive doctrine on the Russian Front from 1941 to 1945. It begins by reviewing prewar doctrine as expressed in German field manuals and professional journals. German defensive techniques are...
Operational art as a focus for U.S. doctrine has only recently emerged in our manuals. Initially, operational art emerged during the interwar period. Reflecting upon the experience of World War I, German and Soviet theorists recognized that mass...
This private war journal comprises seven volumes covering the dates 14 August 1939 to 24 September 1942, the date of Halder's dismissal by Hitler. The journal was kept by Halder personally in his own shorthand and contains notes on conferences,...
The origins and adaptation of principles of war into the doctrine of certain western powers has been shrouded in doubt and confused by widely-held misconceptions. By examining the military thought, as expressed in books and articles on the theory...
Traces the history of air warfare. Begins with a brief history of flight and continues on to the World War II era. Discusses the development of the airplane itself, the development of armament, the development of uses and capabilities. Also...
Discusses the German High Command, the basic structure of the German Army, its organizations and commanders, miscellaneous units, indexes of senior officers and semi-military organizations.
The purpose of this text is to furnish intelligence officers with a detailed picture of the German Army in all its aspects, from the organization of the High Command to the functions of small units and auxiliary services, and to furnish specific...
Weekly intelligence summaries for the 6th Army Group from 24 march 1945 to 8 may 1945. Summarizes the enemy situation, including information on the surrender of the German Army Group G.
La escasez de recursos vitales: retos, riesgos y amenazas. Brigada Salvador García Herreros, Ejército de Tierra Español; No son pocos los analistas y expertos que piensan que para finales del presente siglo la humanidad tendrá que hacer frente...
This document sets out to examine the problems of personnel procurement, training, and equipment design with respect to the man-machine efficiency required to secure cooperation within the Armed Forces.
Seeks to determine the strategic problems the Armed Forces face in relation to the security of the United States, its possessions, and areas of vital interest.
Looks at various aspects of conducting total war, including political activities, military activities, psychological activities and offers recommendations and conclusions.
This study is an historical analysis of the background and demonstrated leadership attributes of 332 World War II German corps commanders on the Eastern, Italian, and Western Fronts. Overall characteristics are determined based on each officer's...
This monograph discusses the role of the chief of staff at the operational level by examining both the current U.S. Armed Forces and the German General Staff system in World War II. The position of chief of staff at operational levels is a key to...