The National Guard's origins trace back to the militia of the first settlements in America. Since its inception in 1636, the National Guard has played vital role in the nation's defense from the Revolutionary War to the most recent conflicts in...
The awareness and the background of how the U.S. military was prepared and some of
the issues that led to the historical battles of San- Juan Hill and El Caney Cuba, on July 1-2
1898, and the Kasserine Pass January 30 – February 22, 1943. It will...
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...
The United States Army education system, equipment and weaponry of the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) changed little during the time period 1865-1925 The United States (US) Army Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Corps has undergone periodic...
The ongoing theme throughout the book America’s First Battle describes that the United
States military especially in the battles of San Juan Hill and El Caney in July of 1898, and
Buna, A “Leavenworth Nightmare” in November 1942 to January...
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...
On the opening day of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of World War I, the newly-created United States 79th Division was templated to advance nine kilometers through German-controlled terrain. However, the advance through the first four kilometers,...
These case studies analyze the US Army success in defeating Filipino resistance to American occupation using political and economic incentives combined with military actions and strict martial law. It includes studying the populations, the...