Propaganda and disinformation characterized indispensable components of nineteenth and twentieth century warfare. Examples such as Leni Riefenstahl's “Triumph of the Will” or Frank Capra’s “Why We Fight” series made no attempt to honestly...
These are a collection of prisoner of war documents with languages and translations in English, German, Italian, French, and Japanese. Topics include the convention between the U.S.A. and other powers- amelioration of the condition of the wounded...
This document covers the course of instruction for training soldiers in use, knowledge, and accuracy of rifle and carbine firing for effectiveness in battle.
1917 practical manual for the training and instruction of officers and men in trench warfare, based on the latest information from the battle fronts of Europe, and including the attack and defense of trenches, the construction of trenches and...
1917 practical manual for the training and instruction of officers and men in trench warfare, based on the latest information from the battle fronts of Europe, and including the attack and defense of trenches, the construction of trenches and...
Evidence is continuing to grow that the National Guard units are undermanned and are not giving the true numbers and facts to the Department of Defense to maintain funding levels and to hide the true numbers of the success of retaining troops. The...
This study investigates whether the infantry doctrine used by the Union and Confederate armies in the Battle of Chickamauga followed published doctrine and determines what effect infantry doctrine had on the battle. Beginning with a review of each...
Small pamphlet encouraging enlistment, giving details about serving in the Army, Navy or Marines. Information on drills, regulations, branch organization, pay, duties, and advancement.
United States. Navy. Pacific Fleet and Pacific Ocean Areas
This supplement to Okinawa Gunto looks at the air and land defenses of Okinawa and the surrounding Ryukyu Islands of Japan during 1944 prior to the invasion by Allied forces in World War II.
War Department, Washington, October 3, 1891. A board of officers consisting of Lieut. Col. John C. Bates, Twentieth Infantry; Lieut. Col. George B. Sanford, Ninth Cavalry; Maj. Henry C. Hasbrouck, Fourth Artillery; Maj. John C. Gilmore, Assistant...
Success in battle is the ultimate object of all military training; success may be looked for only when the training is intelligent and thorough. Commanding officers are accountable for the proper training of their respective organizations within...
This book is the revision of the system of "Firing regulations for small arms." Contents includes rifle drills, rifle range practice, pistols, classifications, targets, competitions, and fire discipline.
This manual was translated at the Army War College in order to be used in courses by students. Also known as War Department document no. 626, Office of the Adjutant General.
In locating the site for a defensive firing line, it must be divided into three sections : firing line, immediate support and reserves. In doing this several opposing factors should be taken into consideration and their relative importance judged...
The monograph covers plans and preparations for the defense of Japan against air attack and seaborne invasion for the period from 1941 until the end of World War II. Contents include the general defense command, accelerated defense activity, the...