This thesis covers a period of transformation in the Army between the large Civil War Army armed primarily with muzzle-loading percussion arms to an Army numbering in the tens of thousands armed with magazine-fed bolt-action repeating rifles by...
The US Army has a history of constant evolution and transformation. At times the transformation was ordered and efficient and at other times it has been an example of chaos. The effective modern leader charged with transformation of an organization...
A comprehensive study of any subject should begin with its historical development. In the case of field artillery materiel, a superficial examination of museum curiosities is not sufficient. The survey, to be of real value, must identify in each...
The 1 st United States Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, formed in 1898, is one of America's most famous all-volunteer armies in history. The noncommissioned officers of the 1 st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, also known as the "Rough Riders," played a pivotal...
Prior to the beginning of the Spanish-American war, the Army was composed of twenty-six thousand regulars. The small army would be able to perform limited operations while the nation mobilized a larger force. Individual soldiers had trained well,...
The Army after the Civil War was a victim of the times. The public had developed a dislike for the Army after they experienced the discipline required to be a soldier and treatment necessary to ensure discipline and good order. Additionally, many...
This book provides information relative to firearms most frequently sought by sportsmen. It includes a short history of guns, ammunition, gun-making, proofing, testing, calibrating, shooting techniques, riles, and rifle characteristics.
The defeat of Spain during the Spanish-American War marked America’s emergence as a world power. It was the first war we fought in which we gained territory outside our continental boundaries. The United States Army played a large role in...
After the end of each major conflict in which Unites States military forces have been involved, the U.S. government has significantly down-sized military manpower, funding and equipment, first due to public fear of a large standing army, then as a...
In the spring of 1902, the U.S. military command sent 40-year-old Captain John Joseph Pershing to Lanao Lake of Mindanao in the southern island of the Philippines. Pershing considered the Moros were allegedly savages who valued nothing but force....
The time period from 1865 to 1925 was one of change for the NCO Corps and the Army. With the end of the Civil War the Army, like the country, found itself rebuilding. "The culmination of the Civil War was epitomized by great pride in the military."...
Thesis Statement: The Battle of San Juan Hill/El Caney set the stage for the US to evolve from a frontier nation into a twentieth century world power. Discussion: Historians will concur that the superpowers were led by Great Britain, Spain, and...
The CSM Theodore L. Dobol Collection contains several biographical and miscellaneous materials related to CDM Dobol’s military career. The textual files include photographs, transcripts of oral history interviews; a short autobiography; the...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
Contains scientific principles and theories of ordnance and gunnery including the following topics; metals and armor plate, naval rifled guns, manufacture of naval guns, breech mechanisms, gun mounts, turret mounts, sights, semi-automatic guns,...
This thesis studies the logistical support of United States forces in China during the Boxer Rebellion. The thesis examines the crucial logistical aspects of the operations of Army, Navy and Marie forces during the Boxer Rebellion. When the Boxer...
This study examines the suitability of using bicycles to enhance the mobility of U.S. light infantry units. Initially the study defines mobility problems encountered by U.S. light infantry units as a result of force design. The study presents...