U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters (Public Information Division)
This document was prepared in the historical section, public information division, United States Coast Guard Headquarters. This paper includes information about anti-submarine warfare, vessels, ship's histories, patrol and escort vessels, an...
Kahn, E. J. (Ely Jacques), 1916-, McLemore, Henry.
No soldier's patch is worn with greater pride than that displayed on the shoulder of a man who has belonged to a combat division. In World War II, as in every past war, the major share of our fighting has been done by our ground troops,...
This is an oral history transcript between General Ralph E. Haines, Jr. and interviewer Captain William J. Hudson, conducted on 22 APRIL 1976 in San Antonio, Texas, for the U.S. Army Military History Institute, Carlisle Barracks, PA. General Haines...
This study examines the concept of battle command from a modern historical perspective. It analyzes the decision making and leadership displayed by Lieutenant General Franks during the planning, preparation and execution of Operation Desert Storm...
The purpose of this monograph is to examine the career of LTG Robert L. Bullard. Bullard served during a seminal period in United States history. Often overlooked as one of the nation's more progressive and ambitious leaders, largely because of the...
The events and stories documented in this book occurred during World War Two, all over the world, and were personally narrated by the veterans who lived them. The stories are divided by theater of operation- European and Pacific; all others went...
This study examines the modern application of Liddell Hart's doctrine on infantry tactics with emphasis on the expanding torrent method of attack and the tactical use of the indirect approach. The study traces the development of Liddell Hart's...
A study of General Walton H. Walker's career offers a lens through which to view the evolution of Army training doctrine, revealing its strengths and weaknesses over a period of nearly four decades. However, an understanding of the skills necessary...
Global tensions and threats such as terrorist acts continue to pressure America's effort to provide peace and stability to regions around the world. Consequently, military leaders have traditionally been called to protect American interests at home...
This collection is one of a series describing campaigns in World War II by the 82d (All-American) Division. In the course of these operations the 82d Airborne Division became the first American Airborne Division to fight in two Theaters of...
The most critical commodity on the battlefield is leadership and each war has provided the background for many leadership studies. Our Armed Forces service schools have conducted numerous of these studies in an effort to establish leadership...
This thesis provides information and analysis of the effects of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution 1956 on the Hungarian military higher education system. Providing a historical overview, the thesis sets up an understanding of the Hungarian military...
General Matthew B. Ridgway’s astonishing ability to visualize a military campaign matured based on his leader development, the lessons that he learned from failure and from personally mastering operational art. During World War II, Ridgway...
Discusses guerrilla and counter guerrilla warfare during World War II. Covers invasion and resistance from 1940-1942, early operations and liaison with the British, new missions and attempts at unification, reorganization and reprisals and...