The objective of this study is to describe, on the basis of existing empirical information and current state of knowledge, the organizational, motivational, and behavioral characteristics of undergrounds in insurgent movements and to relate these...
Globally, potential adversaries are building ever more complex, stronger, and deeper fortifications which are largely immune to the current United States weapons inventory. Advanced construction and design techniques coupled with technological...
Presents the problem of underground facilities for storage in the Zone of the Interior and develops principles which should govern the development and use of such facilities in peace and war.
Since the events of September 11, 2001 the United States military counternetwork operations, theory, and doctrine have failed to account for the form, function, and logic of clandestine cellular networks used by both interstate insurgencies, such...
The threat of tunnel warfare and the adequacy of United States doctrine against such a threat are the focus for this monograph. Having to engage a contemporary enemy in a subterranean fight begs the question: Is our doctrine sufficient in...
This document is a summary of the overall adequacy of water supply, water quality, administration and organization, use of substitute materials in supply practices, sources of water supply, and urban water supply in Germany.
This book was published for the purpose of presenting all the information gathered on the subject of German military symbols since the publication of the basic handbook "German military symbols". For the Army, topics include: basic symbols and...
Although the end of World War II enabled devastated countries to rebuild and enjoy a time of peace, another bloody war had just started in Lithuania. Lithuanian Freedom Fighters (LFF) fought for almost a decade (1944-1953) against the Soviets who...
Throughout history the use of fixed permanent fortifications has waxed and waned depending on the technology and warfare of the day. Several of the forward looking military writers have predicted an increase in the use of fixed permanent...
Describes the French petroleum economy. The petroleum industry of France was both important and complex. The majority of oil was imported, largely from Iraq, the United States and the Caribbean area. Discusses the refineries of France, some of...
Jacobsen, Charles W.; Willett, James F.; Anderson, Delmer P.; Sachs, Edward I.; Smith, Hiram C.; Walsh, James E.; Forwood, William G.; Purcell, William W. R.
The purpose of this report is to secure specific and detailed conclusions from which definite recommendations can be made, wherever necessary, to effect revision of or additions to, existing doctrine and technique in the attack of a fortified...
"There are indications that German attempts at underground or guerrilla activity may increase as forces complete the occupation of Germany. Nazis, who have had considerable experience fighting guerrillas and who have had time to make preparations...
This monograph examines the operational concept of Force XXI, the U.S. Army of the 21st Century, to determine if it will be applicable against an enemy employing an unconventional warfare strategy. The study suggests that the concept, as it is...
Looks at the importance of methodically searching out insurgents and materiel within villages without unwarranted injury to person or property, and with minimum risk to participating units. Too often Viet Cong successfully avoid destruction by...
This thesis aims to analyze the insurgency in Ukraine, organized shortly before WWII and led by the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) during WWI and in the years immediately after WWII. The main goal of this analysis is to determine if...
This study investigates the creation of a mythical fortifications system called the German “National Redoubt” and the use of ULTRA to confirm its existence. The work includes a brief background of the Redoubt and examines how the state of...
Historical Division, Headquarters European Command
This document gives examples of partisan warfare and describes historical events that took place from 1941 to 1943 in the Eastern theater of war. Included is the first clash with partisans, partisan fighting in subterranean stone quarries, partisan...
Office of the Assistant Chief of Air Staff, Intelligence
From the introduction: "Spain and Portugal are strategically important because of the geographical relation of the Iberian peninsula to Gibraltar, North Africa, and the western Mediterranean. Of primary significance are transportation facilities....
Allied Expeditionary Force. Supreme Headquarters. Office of Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2
This is a weekly intelligence summary on European war operations, enemy dispositions, enemy capabilities, enemy supplies and transportation, economic notes, and political notes.