Gabel, Christopher R. (Christopher Richard), 1954-
In the seventy years that have passed since the tank first appeared, antitank combat has presented one of the greatest challenges in land warfare. Dramatic improvements in tank technology and doctrine over the years have precipitated equally...
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.
On the opening day of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of World War I, the newly-created United States 79th Division was templated to advance nine kilometers through German-controlled terrain. However, the advance through the first four kilometers,...
The following summary of the duties of battery officers, NCO's, and specially selected privates is designed primarily for garrison (post or cantonment) use, and includes only administrative functions.
This is the second in a series of target acquisition information letters. This series of letters is published to keep personnel informed of current developments in target acquisition equipment, procedures, and maintenance techniques and to provide...
"These instructions cover the conduct and analysis of target practices for 37-mm and 40-mm antimotor torpedo boat batteries. These instructions are applicable for the remainder of the year 1942."
U.S. Army Field Artillery School: Weapons Department
"This 1975 SOP is published as a guide for the preparation of that part of a battalion SOP pertaining to maintenance, with emphasis on motor maintenance."
"Ask a doughboy or an officer about 'over there' these days, and nine times out of ten his answer will be, 'Oh, what's the use of talking about it? Folks are tired of hearing about the war."
Wheeler, Charles Brewster and Tschappat, William H.
While artillery experts are agreed as to the advantages of increased rapidity of fire for field guns, they appear not to have decided upon the most desirable form of field carriage, nor to what limits the increased rapidity of fire should be...
This 1975 regulation sets forth the administrative, operational, and logisticall procedures which are required for the preparation and movement of units from this installation to overseas commands.
The value of Tank Destroyer’s missions during World War II was beyond question. While the concept of Tank Destroyer had validity, none of them reached the core of the problem; that Tank Destroyer doctrine was fundamentally flawed. Tank Destroyer...
Compare and contrast efforts by the United States Military to Transform. Using examples in H100 to show throughout the nation’s history the army has faced the need to transform in order to adapt to challenges that emerge from changing...
Thesis Statement: The creators of the Transformation during World War II concept formulated their doctrine during “Kasserine Pass” and “Tank Destroyer” counterinsurgency campaigns with an imperfect understanding of combined arms mechanized...
The purpose of this article is to share advice and ideas for future casualty assistance officers (CAOs) to enhance their performance and enrich the experience for the families involved and themselves. In September 2006, I was selected to serve as a...