This monograph presents a method for military planners to operationalize an adversary's culture during conceptual planning. To present this methodology, the monograph asks the question, is a Western way of war distinctly different from a...
Artillery has gone through two previous evolutions in employment methodology. The first, starting in 1670, saw it evolve from primarily a siege engine, to a precision mobile direct fire support platform. The second evolution in methodology began in...
This short document simply describes the study prepared by General Fujii of the Russian Army before hostilities of the Russo-Japanese War. This information was based on what he had heard and read about the subject.
The study questions what the Russian plans were for the concentration and operations of the Army and Navy at the beginning of the Russo-Japanese War. The paper discusses planning points by the Russian General staff, the lines of action the Russians...
The author reveals that a simple plan, like that prepared by the Japanese in accord with her political strategy, will usually lead to success, especially when an opponent is lacking in a clearly designed and followed plan of action, as was the case...
This thesis will use a comparative study of the German Storm trooper battalions and the Canadian trench raiders in order to examine the dynamics of the World War I battlefield, the role of military culture in adaptation in order to acknowledge and...
Prior to entering World War II, the Japanese Navy did a considerable planning and force development in preparation for a single "decisive battle" with the American fleet. The Japanese submarine force entered the war with highly trained crews...
This study discusses how the carrying capacity of the railroad was increased up to ten trains daily each way by September 1905 to move over one million men and supplies to the war front.
The study considers the potential effect of command of the sea in Asiatic waters, the degree of appreciation of such influence as evidenced by Japan and Russia, how each sought for such command and the result when it was obtained by Japan.
This study recounts the events that took place immediately preceding the declaration of war; including severing of diplomatic relations, naval engagement at Chemulpo, naval battle at Port Arthur, and the formal declaration of war.
This study discusses the operations of the Russian forces which were dictated by the character of the soldiers, training, intellect, and upper leadership.
This study discusses the events leading up to the start of the war, namely the intense conflict of interest, both political and commercial, of the two nations of Korea and Manchuria.
This study discusses the effects of appointing a commander who was removed from the scene of hostilities and out of touch with the situation as well as the division between the Russian military councils.
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...