The study presents the gas operations of the French Tenth Army, the gas operations of the German forces, and the influence of gas operations on the action of the French Tenth Army 18-23 July, 1918. One map is included in the document which shows...
This study reveals G-2 operations and their value during the action of the 1st Division, 18-23 July, 1918. The paper lists memorandums and field orders during this time frame and the importance of written records.
This study describes the operations of the French XX Corps, French Tenth Army (American 1st and 2nd Divisions, Moroccan 1st Division), in the Aisne-Marne Offensive, 18-23 July, 1918. Information on ambulance companies, field hospitals, other...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
This study evaluates the question of why did the tanks fail to contribute materially to the success of the attack with conclusions that lack of planning and reconnaissance, poor condition of tanks, and poor positioning were the causes.
This study discusses the 1st Division operations and the effective employment, proper tactical conceptions, and a comparison with doctrine as to tactical reserves.
This paper discusses the German operations opposite the French XX Corps in World War I. The author states that the failure of the Germans to hold their defensive position was the result of being surprised. He concludes that the Germans were...
The paper describes how the French armed forces had been organized, what the artillery included, what measures were taken to gain surprise, and the decentralization of command. The paper contains one map showing the arrangement of army artillery...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...
This study asks in what fundamentals did the tactical methods of the French XX Corps in the action of 18-23 July, 1918, differ from the present doctrine of the Command and General Staff School. Several topics include surprise, technique, artillery,...
The study presents the plan for and execution of the attack of the regiment and the lessons learned from the operation. Headings in the paper include the plan for attack, terrain, enemy organization of the ground, execution of the attack, and each...
This study details the consideration given to terrain by the French X Army in planning the attack on 18 July and the measures taken by their German opponents in their utilization of the terrain for the defense.
This study presents information about the operations orders given in late July 1918 and compares the doctrine of CGSS to that of the Tenth French Army. The author discusses each of the written directive’s paragraphs and examines specific...
This paper describes the measures taken to obtain surprise in the operations of the French XX Corps from July 13th-23rd, 1918. The author states the Aisne-Marne Offensive illustrates skillful application of the factors secrecy, preparation, and...
This document discusses a comparison between the offensive of July 18, 1918 and that at Verdun on August 20, 1917. The author questions how the counter-battery was conducted for this attack, and did the methods used differ from those normally used....
To standardize procedures to be; followed by command, supply, and transportation activities in the preparation and movement of
units to overseas commands. All action prescribed herein will be accomplished as expeditiously as possible commensurate...
"This 1962 manual is a guide to assist commanders in training the personnel of a Sergeant missile battery into efficient, smooth working, disciplined teams that will operate effectively in combat."