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...
As a result of America's national strength and its demonstrated military prowess, US forces are quite susceptible to falling prey to the effects of the "victory disease." The disease, by definition, brings defeat to a previously victorious nation...
The Battle of Taji and Battle Command on the Move. Lieutenant Colonel Edward J. Erickson, U.S. Army, Retired with Major General Raymond T. Odierno, U.S. Army; During the Battle of Taji on 16 April 2003, battle command in the 4th Infantry Division...
This thesis examines the impact that the dominant personalities of General Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Ernest King had in shaping Allied strategy in the Pacific during the Second World War. The concept of dominant personality is defined as...
Why do we need to study history as professional military leaders? In this essay I will explain the importance of military professionals studying history. Given the face pace of our military in combat during the last nine years, coupled with the...
Abstract: In the history of US combat there are a number of missions that have failed for various reasons. This piece seeks to draw comparisons between two battles that occurred decades apart, yet have more in common that merely colossal failure....
Thesis Statement: The world views the US. Army as one of most technological armies on the earth; however, US. Army units have been historically unprepared to perform their primary fighting function during initial stages of combat. Historical...
This historical assessment of the American Revolution evaluates the significance of the Campaign of 1777. More specifically, this thesis examines whether the Campaign of 1777 was a turning point in the American Revolution. Each of the four elements...
The military/media relationship is historically tenuous. While both the media and the military play a role in the preservation of American freedoms, the military depends on operations security for many of its functions while the media demands...
Nelson, Thomas; Meriweather, James; Krueger, Juanita; Montez, Romeo; Scheil, Kevin
General George Armstrong Custer became one of the greatest legends of his time. He was genuinely liked by some and completely despised by others. He went from being picked on and ridiculed as a child to being a very confident and driven officer...
Nelson, Thomas; Meriweather, James; Krueger, Juanita; Montez, Romeo; Scheil, Kevin
General George Armstrong Custer became one of the greatest legends of his time. He was genuinely liked by some and completely despised by others. He went from being picked on and ridiculed as a child to being a very confident and driven officer...
What is it about the question, “why should we study military history” that raises such a storm of conversation? In a society that expects education to serve a useful purpose, the functions of history can appear more difficult to define than...
Throughout history, the United States Military has failed to execute its primary mission at the outbreak of hostilities. In the past the military has had to prepare for war by assessing the situation and making certain assumptions. With newer...
The first major battle of WWII (Kasserine Pass) and the Korean War (Battle of Osan [Task Force
Smith]), resulted in costly and embarrassing defeats for the U.S. military. Poor leadership at all
levels accounted for the lack of military readiness...
Usually in history it seems that the technologically advanced society has a greater advantage in warfare than more primitive societies. For most battles this seems to hold true; however, there are exceptions to this rule. This document examines...
This thesis posits that the leadership of Major General Edward Braddock led to the defeat of the force that he recruited, trained, and led against Fort Duquesne in July 1755. This thesis places Braddock into the strategic context of the time, seeks...
The relationship that developed between the military and the media during the Mexican War is the primary focus of this thesis. This paper looks at the media’s coverage of the war from 1846 to 1848, spotlighting a comparison and contrast of the...
This monograph maintains that the military is only one part of the peace operations environment, and not always the centerpiece. In addition, peace operations occur simultaneously at the tactical, operational and strategic level. This holds true...
In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, the intelligence community saw a dark shadow cast across itself. Though the specific intelligence failures cannot yet be determined, there are some known pieces of information. The success of intelligence...
This monograph assesses the adequacy of current United States joint campaign planning doctrine within the context of conventional operations between similar forces within a theater of war. The study focuses on five key doctrinal planning concepts...