"This treatise is based on authentic information from the Western front in Europe, but the art and practice of Field Fortification today is like so many other things, in the melting pot, and men who study this work may find, upon their arrival in...
Doctrine is under attack from within the military and by the American press. The length of the current conflict has been "perceived" as too long, and the United States Military, according to some has been to slow to adapt. Accusations of "gaps"...
Field fortifications are works constructed by military forces in combat operations to increase natural defensive strength of a locality. This FM addresses terrain appreciation, organization of the ground, effect of projectiles, trenches, obstacles,...
This book examines the selection and occupation of ground for defense, the organization employed in planning, laying out, and constructing field fortifications. Includes employment of weapons, the battle position, outposts, and camouflage.
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...
This special text has been prepared for use with Sub-course 20-11, (Old No. 20-6), Organization of the Ground I; 20-13 (Old No. 20-7),Field Fortifications; 30-10 (Old No. 30-10), Organization of the Ground II; and 40-2 (Old No. 40-3), Organization...
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...
"This 1957 manual is a guide for artillerymen in the techniques of sound ranging and flash ranging, and in the application of these techniques to tactical operations."
1889 volume. Pt. 1. Explosives, metallurgy and projectiles.--Pt. 2. Cannon, carriages, small arms, ammunition and accuracy.--[Pt. 3] Atlas with 39 plates.
1889 volume. Pt. 1. Explosives, metallurgy and projectiles.--Pt. 2. Cannon, carriages, small arms, ammunition and accuracy.--[Pt. 3] Atlas with 39 plates.
Contains amendments to part I and begins at chapter five. Covers defensive combat, field fortifications, marches, shelter, service of security, special operations and ceremonies and inspections. Also contains manuals for the color, the band, the...
Contains amendments to part I and begins at chapter five. Covers defensive combat, field fortifications, marches, shelter, service of security, special operations and ceremonies and inspections. Also contains manuals for the color, the band, the...
This manual contains in condensed form the approved principles and doctrines for the training and employment of Field Artillery. Field service regulations, field manuals, technical regulations, and training manuals cover subjects referred to but...
The Army Air Force entered World War II poorly equipped and underprepared to support ground commanders with photo and visual reconnaissance. While doctrine fared better, it lacked the depth needed to employ reconnaissance effectively from the...