The first section of this field manual on antitank company, infantry regiment, covers medical service and evacuation, supply and motor maintenance, marches and bivouacs, offensive and defensive combat, the antitank platoon, antitank squad, and...
This monograph explores the US Army's position on the twentieth century warfare phenomena of armor versus antiarmor. From WWII through the end of the Cold War, debate over the degree to which antiarmor organization have been necessary to conduct...
Gabel, Christopher R. (Christopher Richard), 1954-
In the seventy years that have passed since the tank first appeared, antitank combat has presented one of the greatest challenges in land warfare. Dramatic improvements in tank technology and doctrine over the years have precipitated equally...
This text deals specifically with the employment of the antitank units within the infantry division. Since the infantry division is the basic organization of the army, the discussion is based on the principal types of operations in which a division...
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the accepted principles and methods of antitank defense, confirm the soundness of these accepted principles and methods or show material reasons for reconsideration of any principles and methods of defense...
This thesis assesses the effectiveness of the current and alternative organizational structures for the employment of the TOW ATGM. Four alternatives are considered in comparison to the current organizations which was assessed as a base case. The...
The purpose of this guide is to present the essential tactical, technical and recognition data on weapons and equipment employed in the armies and security forces of the Communist countries of Eastern Europe. This volume discusses antitank mines,...
This bulletin is concerned with the operations of the Libyan Campaign as a whole and is designed to emphasize lessons pertinent to the entire campaign, as well as to furnish a background for detailed accounts of individual actions. Information on...
Since the appearance of the first tanks during World War I, soldiers have been searching for weapons to combat the armored threat and the most effective organizational structure within which to employ them. Ideally, every soldier could be issued an...
This monograph discusses the current value of tank destroyer doctrine based on the American experience in World War II. Tank destroyer tactical doctrine for defeating large enemy armored assaults has great utility for our modern force and dovetails...
Soviet victory on the Eastern Front was a product first and foremost of the Soviet defensive effort. Only successful defense could pave the way for offensive victory. Moreover, the development of strategic and operational defenses depended directly...
This document is divided into three parts detailing German military symbols for the German Army, Air Force, and Navy. Sections include the following topics: basic symbols for headquarters, branches of service (arms and services), weapons and...
The success of Germany's armored formations during the early years of World War II forced the US Army to reexamine the problem of antitank warfare. The result of that reexamination was a uniquely American solution-the tank destroyers. Primarily the...
This study examines the viability of the 82d Airborne Division's Antiarmor Defense Concept in the Central European environment. An overview of the Airborne Antiarmor Defense (AAD) is provided for those who are not familiar with the concept. This...
In considering the employment of field artillery materiel in antitank defense, many items must be studied including the characteristics and limitations of enemy tank equipment, enemy tactics in the use of tanks, terrain, artificial obstacles,...
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 appearance of the T-34 in 1941 caused a crisis for German antitank forces. Existing antitank guns were nearly impotent against the new Russian tank, while antiaircraft and artillery pieces, though successful when pressed into action, were...
The Army is currently replacing the outdated Dragon medium antiarmor missile with the much more capable Javelin man-portable antiarmor missile. The new missile is a tremendous improvement over the old system, not merely a small step but a leap in...