This paper discusses each principle of war and whether of not it was complied with in General Johnston's plans and their execution by his subordinates.
This paper discusses the preparations for a plan of attack for the French Tenth Army. The study gives information on the mission, mass, objectives, the offensive, mobility, economy of force, security, surprise, simplicity, cooperation, statement of...
This study discusses the principles of war in connection with a detailed narrative of the events of the battle of Caporetto. Lessons for the defense and for attack are outlined.
This study is a detailing of specific German defensive coastal sites, determining that it was overprotected and had expended too much money and resources for the area.
The purpose of this paper tries to reconcile apparently conflicting theories, or to select from the irreconcilable theories the one which seems most logical, or which has the backing of the foremost authorities; and finally to apply these theories...
This document discusses the effects of coastal aviation on strategy. The object of the study is the creation of a continental concept wherein coastal strategy delimits war to frontier theatres on the shoulders of the country. The purpose is the...
This study discusses whether there is a need to display the fighting strength of units in a graphic method, and gives an original illustration of such an application to an infantry division.
The study presents the coordinated attack of the I German Corps against the left flank of the Second Russian Army, illustrating the important lessons of close support of the infantry by artillery in the attack, a vigorous pursuit conducted, and...
This paper analyzes the difference between replacing the Browning rifle and service rifle with the Pedersen semi-automatic rifle and advantages to the infantry of using it.
This study is an in-depth analysis of the Aisne offensive detailing the importance of the American involvement and the major factors enabling tactical and strategical surprise.
Is America's counterinsurgency (COIN) effort being shortchanged? Does a one-dimensional doctrine fail to exploit America's full COIN potential? Would a genuinely joint approach provide better options to decision-makers confronted with the harsh...
Interoperability is the ability of services and allies to commingle systems, units, or forces which will enable them to operate effectively together. Interoperability should provide NATO commanders the necessary flexibility to concentrate...
This monograph discusses the advantage of using a functional approach to planning. The January 1997 Coordinating Draft of FM 100-5 Operations introduces core functions to the fundamentals of Army operations. Core functions are the fundamental...
This study discusses how the organization of mechanized cavalry regiments will simply change the means by which mobility has been gained, and the manner in which fire power has been transported. That change will add greatly to the strategic...
Did the German G.H.Q. make the proper use of the means at their disposal to ascertain the location and disposition of the British Expeditionary Force previous to the initial contact with it on the battlefield!