These Elements have been compiled for the use of the Cadets of the Military Academy. In submitting them to the public, the author does not intend to express the opinion that the work is superior to those, on the same subject, which are now in...
This thesis explores the ability of Massachusetts to conceive, launch, and execute offensive expeditions in relation to the failure of the 1779 Penobscot Expedition. This thesis seeks to highlight the difference between the colony’s success in...
This technical manual includes a preliminary survey on the description of the building (N. P. Ward), instructions for laying out the site, erecting kitchen and office buildings, and procedure for erecting ward buildings. Also included are...
In these notes, an attempt is made to give you as much condensed information in general on the practical work, which you will be required to know in the field artillery as possible.
"The ability to locate a point accurately on a mpa or on the ground is a basic skill which all artillerymen must acquire in order that rapid, accurate fire can be placed on a target. This program of instruction is designed to enable you to meet...
Written in French by the Chevalier de Clairac; Translated by Major Lewis Nicola.
Written in the French and translated into English, this book covers the field engineer and fortification of camps. It also includes a treatise on the defects and remedies of sea batteries.
A large part of all the history that has been written relates in some way to military operations. The history of the Civil War is useful in keeping alive the military interest of the present generation so that the next may have some civil history...
Contains scientific principles and theories of ordnance and gunnery including the following topics; metals and armor plate, naval rifled guns, manufacture of naval guns, breech mechanisms, gun mounts, turret mounts, sights, semi-automatic guns,...
This book contains all known replacement units and lists their affiliations with units of the Field Army. Also includes sections on the replacement system and the known replacement units and affiliations of the ground organizations of the German...
The purpose of this text is to furnish intelligence officers with a detailed picture of the German Army in all its aspects, from the organization of the High Command to the functions of small units and auxiliary services, and to furnish specific...
Plan from the joint war plans committee for the seizure of the Ryukyus Islands. It is a revision of J.W.P.C.'s 116/2 plan, which takes into account new information on airfield capabilities and enemy intentions.
Explains the mission of the Seventh Army in the primary and secondary phases of "Eclipse." Upon the surrender of Germany or the collapse of the German forces, the Seventh Army will advance with maximum speed to seize the area of...
In the war against JAPAN relatively few prisoners have been taken. However, the quantity of captured documents of military importance has steadily increased. Their numbers have grown as the Allied forces have turned the tide and progressed from...