The purpose of this manual is to outline a general guide for combat practice firing problems for armored units. The typical problems in this manual progress logically from basic ones, involving small units such as tank crews, rifle squads, and gun...
This document on Japanese tank and antitank warfare details the following topics: Japanese armored fighting vehicles (tankettes, light/medium/amphibious/flame-throwing tanks, self-propelled guns, armored cars, tank radio, tank guns); armored...
The battalion was never committed as a unit but the various companies were attached to infantry units at various times. Therefore the After Action Reports are based on the action of the individual companies.
"This is the story of an infantry division. The tale is worth telling because it relates how a group of Americans was formed into a fighting team and how the team remains even though some of the men who compose it pass on. This is the record of the...
"Battle Experiences" are published periodically to disseminate rapidly combat information which may have training value for other units. Although not necessarily applicable to all units in all situations, the items are based on actual experiences...
This document offers information on the testimony of witnesses, gives extracts and supporting documents, military characteristics, and details of report and implementation of War Department Equipment Board report on armor.
The purpose of these Campaign Studies is to provide officers with reasonably confirmed information from official and other reliable sources. Studies were generated by the Military Intelligence Service.
From 1987 to 1989, I was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment located in Fort Stewart, GA. I attribute my current attitude and leadership philosophy to the examples of leadership shown by the senior noncommissioned officers in that...
The objectives of Engineer are to inform, motivate, increase knowledge, improve performance, and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas. Views ex-pressed are those of the authors and not those of the Department of Defense or its elements. The...
Contains extracts from command reports for information, evaluation and any necessary action in accordance with SR 525-85-5. Reports contain information on situation and operations as well as lessons learned and conclusions. Extracts from sources...
The purpose of this report is to present the salient features of Japanese tactics and techniques employed during the Burma Campaign from November 1943 through September 1944. The report is written for the benefit of (1) combat units which have...
This is the history of the Second Chemical Mortar Battalion in the European Theatre. It has been taken from the unit journal and written especially for both the former and present members of the battalion. Though it would be impossible to cover...