This study is a historical survey of the theory, doctrine, organization, and employment of reconnaissance units since the era of mechanization in the early 20th century.
The XVIII German Reserve Corps was in army reserve with the 4th German Army. The paper shows the organization of the reserve forces, the lessons learned from the operations, the engagement of the main body of the brigade, the artillery, Moreau and...
This study focuses on the principle of security and how the French Fourth Army incorporated it into their operations. Includes a translation : "Requette--"Etude Tactique" (Combat between the French 3d Colonial Division and the German VI Corps at...
This study substantiates the tactical principles taught at this school except that a fast-moving reconnaissance detachment should precede large infantry columns marching in the presence of the enemy.
This study describes what the Fourth French Army consisted of, their occupied front, the action of the cavalry which is broken down by dates (August 16-21, 1914), action of corps cavalry, the advance of the Fourth Army (zones of action), and the...
Ministry of National Defence, Historical Service of the Army
Without prejudging the official historical account which will be published in due time, the object of this pamphlet is to place the Belgian Army Campaign of May 1940 in its true perspective, in relation with the Allies' General plan of operations....
Contents include: World War II and Battle of the Bulge chronologies; WWII allied conferences; Allied Command architecture and order of battle; the U.S. Army in December 1944; biographical sketches- senior allied commanders; German command...
This narrative recounts the operational history of XIXth Panzer Corps' advance from 10 to 15 May 1940. Its primary focus is directed at the breakthrough at Sedan. The political and military situations influencing the decision makers of the German...
This study contains a translation of "Operations du Corps de cavalerie provisoire Abonneau (4e et 9e D.C.) en Belgique, les 18, 19, et 20 aourt 1914--Revue De Cavalerie, 1927." Covers the mission, execution of the operations, and evaluation of the...
This study examines the actions of the German Fifth Army and determines that the attack was not justified tactically and there was underlying motivation by the German Crown Prince.
Official AAR contains a monthly accounting of over-all army operations in the European theater. Supplemented with maps and supporting documents. In 2 volumes with volume II a compilation of general and special staff sections operations reports.
This study discusses in detail the operations at Rossignol by the 3d Division against the German Sixth Corps in order to determine the primary causes of the French defeat.
This paper details the Battle of the Ardennes during World War I, focusing on the events of the French 9th Cavalry Division. The document also contains information about movement, platoon activity, French military operations, German armed forces,...
This paper gives a critical analysis of French operations in Luxemburg, 1914, to include the Battle of the Ardennes. The paper discusses the French armed forces, military plans, contains translations from other sources (“La Guerre de 1914-1918”...
This study is a detailed account of the battle from the French viewpoint. Includes a translation of the Commandant Moreau's letter to General Aube, dated July 22, 1918.
This study is a brief review of three recent experiences of the United States Army in the production, publication, and contribution of Military Maps during operations.
Translated from the original German by 3 students of the Command and General Staff School, P.L. Deylitz, Ross B. Smith, and Earle H. Malone. Discourse by the author on the Schlieffen plan of military strategy and tactics applied and compared to...