Black metal ammunition links with 50 brass .30 caliber dummy rounds. Most of the cartridges have black painted tips. Every fifth round has an orange tip (tracer).
.54 caliber flintlock pistol with 8 1/2" round smooth bore barrel held to stock by single branch-band. Three quarters length walnut stock 11 1/8" long. All mountings are iron. The barrel has a brass knife blade front sight. Rear sight is on the...
This study reveals how a light infantry division, complemented by key attachments, stopped an armor-heavy German corps. Using original documents and reports, Colonel Mitchell traces the fight at Bastogne with emphasis on the organization, movement...
In the wake of hostilities, military professionals should not foreswear changes and adjustments designed to make their forces more proficient on future battlefields. Military forces that have just suffeed a costly defeat often manifest a greater...
This study shows how the 1st Division, in order to employ the principle of surprise, observed the element of secrecy in moving into position for the attack of 1 October, then lost much of its value through a delay of 3 days. Topics discussed...
This study includes a discussion of the plans of operation for the allies with the evaluation that the plan was sound and in using forces and resources on an attack on all fronts.
Safety, efficacy, and legal concerns surrounded the Department of Defense (DoD) Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program (AVIP) in the early and mid-2000s. Production capacity, patient refusals, and legal injunctions limited vaccine delivery during...
This study discusses if the reserves of the 2nd Division were clearly designated, suitably located, and properly employed in accordance with a definite plan for their use, which would further the general tactical scheme of maneuver of the division.
In 1944, the 4th Armored Division played a central role in one of the more remarkable campaigns in American military history - Third Army's pursuit across France, which was capped off by the encirclement and capture of Nancy. In the course of this...
In this group study, the author concludes that the part played by the 4th Division in the St. Mihiel Offensive was relatively minor. Its mission was to hold the pivot, which it did. Only a fraction of the infantry of the division was involved. This...
This book contains stories from field and general officers commanding in training exercises, most from rotations at the National Training Center. In their stories, they describe their thoughts, their actions, their successes and especially their...
This study recounts the maneuvers of the Japanese during the attack and evaluates the lack of infantry personnel and lack of artillery support as the main reasons for failure.
In April and May 1941, the previously successful blitzkrieg tactics of the German Army met defeat by the outnumbered Australian forces of the 9th Division at Tobruk. The Australian infantry achieved victory through a successful all-around defense...
A tactical study of chapters I and III, by author, Major Petibon, translated from French with annotations by General Gamelin concerning the division in a withdrawal and the division in the attack in a combined offensive action.
This document describes the operations of the United States' 26th Division and the orders that were given for various plans of attack during the Aisne Marne offensive. The 101st Machine Gun Battalion is highlighted. The document includes on map of...
This study covers the march toward Virton in relation to advance guard cavalry reconnaissance, liaison, and infantry advance guard. Included is a translation by the author of "Vers Virton by Grasset" in Revue d'Infanterie of August 1924, pages...
It is no exaggeration, but the most sober truth, to say that but for the women of Britain and their work, Germany would by now have won the war. For had they failed to rise to the unprecedented demands which their country has made upon them,...
Threats to peace, violations of security and challenges to world order, which led to the creation of the United Nations (UN) in 1945 will continue. States and state-like entities will continue to approach the UN with their grievances. The...