Operational art as a focus for U.S. doctrine has only recently emerged in our manuals. Initially, operational art emerged during the interwar period. Reflecting upon the experience of World War I, German and Soviet theorists recognized that mass...
The historical examples of World War I, World War II, Korea, and the 1991 Gulf War are the basis of the current Joint and Army campaign planning doctrine. These conflicts highlight the requirement to centrally plan campaigns that efficiently...
This pamphlet was prepared for the purpose of presenting the announced policies and basic principles of military organization. It gives a brief outline of the general organization of the land forces of the United States, including a theater of war....
This is the commanding general's report of the capture, occupation, development, and defense of Iwo Jima, representing an important step in the prosecution of the war against Japan. The enclosures for this report are not attached.
The purpose if this research is to review the World War II and postwar organizations and procedures for unified procurement and to deduce conclusions and recommendations.
Contains a description of the staff, army organization, the different branches of the service and their role in war, training, education, and troop formations and tactics. By a Prussian general. Translated from the corrected edition by permission...
It will be observed that a conclusion is reached to the effect that Observation Aviation may be expected to perform efficiently those functions for which it is organized. Admitting this, it becomes obvious that the proper employment of Observation...
The differences between British and American doctrines and methods as to the employment of horse cavalry the primary consideration being those differences are rather than the reason for them.
This study has taken the opportunity to broaden the scope to include associated material in order to treat fully the subject of combined reconnaissance operations by cavalry and aviation. The subject appears to be treated piecemeal in Field Service...
The origins and adaptation of principles of war into the doctrine of certain western powers has been shrouded in doubt and confused by widely-held misconceptions. By examining the military thought, as expressed in books and articles on the theory...
The premise for this study evolved during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF). It stems from a perception that the combat plan for the Coalition force invasion worked brilliantly but noticeably absent was a detailed plan for transitioning to peace. This...
Translated from the original German by 3 students of the Command and General Staff School, P.L. Deylitz, Ross B. Smith, and Earle H. Malone. Discourse by the author on the Schlieffen plan of military strategy and tactics applied and compared to...
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...
The purpose of this study is to arrive at a logical answer to the question propounded, by a review of the outstanding uses of our forces during the World War and by a consideration of the leading thought throughout the major nations of the world on...
This study discusses the desirability of making changes in the infantry division organization from the viewpoint of command, battle formations, road space, mobility, and supply.
This student paper presents the importance of fast tanks, that increased mobility will give to the more mobile Army an advantage over the initiative. Tactical and strategical maneuvers suited to the employment of tanks that increase mobility should...