Before World War II, the U.S. had only negligible involvement in Asia. However, the defeat of the Japanese, the need to provide assistance to former European colonies and the perceived need to prevent the spread of Communism, left the U.S. as the...
In mineral resources, Japan's position was very poor, and the country became more dependent upon outside sources of supply for most raw materials at the outbreak of the war. This handbook on Japan's natural resources includes information on forest...
This thesis examined China's demographic, social, and economic factors, and their effect on China's economic growth. The study used Michael Porter's economic development model and various economic indicators to compare China's economic growth from...
As a result of the national strength of the United States (US) and the demonstrated prowess of her military, US forces are quite susceptible to falling prey to the effects of the "Victory Disease." The Victory Disease brings defeat to a previously...
Safety, efficacy, and legal concerns surrounded the Department of Defense (DoD) Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program (AVIP) in the early and mid-2000s. Production capacity, patient refusals, and legal injunctions limited vaccine delivery during...
Report of the Commanding General, Sphinx Detachment. This report constitutes a detailed analysis of the results obtained during the joint air-ground tests at Camp Hood, Texas. This area was selected due to similarity of the geological formation to...
FM 101-10-1 consists of two volumes. The first volume provides planning data for commanders and staff officers (planners) at all echelons. These planning data pertain to table(s) of organization and equipment (TOEs) and standard requirement codes...
The two-maneuver battalion design of the modular brigade combat team (BCT) was intended to be as lethal as pre-modularity Army of Excellence brigades while creating as many BCTs as possible. The troop density required for conducting stability...
Since the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, the airfield attack subset of the counter-air role became increasingly hazardous to attacking aircrews due to improvements and proliferation of anti-air weapons. The United States and coalition air forces in...
With the Nation in a state of unlimited emergency, the undersigned submits the attached report covering the period from his assignments as Chief of Staff on September 1, 1939 to July of, 1941.
In the past decade, China's urban population and economy have grown dramatically. China realizes it must maintain steady and secure access to natural resources in order to placate its populace and maintain economic growth. This monograph examines...
Contains fifteen reports on Japanese prisoner of war camps in areas other than the four islands of Japan proper as compiled from the written statements of Americans who were interned in them. Discusses camps in China, Manchuria, Korea, Malay...
This monograph examines two insurgencies conducted by the Jews in ancient times: The Maccabbee Revolt against the Seleucid Empire from 166-164 BC and the Revolt against the Roman Empire from 66-70 AD. The monograph proposes that all insurgencies...
This paper proposes to present an estimate of the capabilities of the Axis powers to wage chemical warfare in its principal phases, without special emphasis on toxic gases, which may or may not be encountered. Germany, Italy, and Japan are...
The weekly intelligence summary gives information on and about tactical intelligence, objective folder and target chart data, war news from other fighting fronts, Japanese antiaircraft defenses, and special reports from EAC tactical units.
Report on the Eighth Air Force's mission to target various locations as requested by Russian representatives concentrating their efforts against enemy airfields south of Lasi-Akkerman in Rumania, as well as targets in Poland and France.
The U.S. Army, after years of false starts and unfilled promises, is about to make good on its commitment to field an unmanned aerial vehicle system at the maneuver brigade level. Called the Shadow 200 tactical UAV (TUAV), it promises to...
Department of Defense (DoD) implemented an increase in Triple Option Benefit Plan Available for Military Families (TRICARE) copayments, which DoD military and dependents will pay, if they use the TRICARE Retail Network Pharmacies and the TRICARE...
Foreign aid is considered a continuation of diplomacy by other means and a tool of foreign policy. However, in the current lean economic times, the competition for limited budgetary resources is fierce and the effectiveness of U.S. foreign aid at...