Counterinsurgency is the most common conflict that America engages in. From the Mexican-American War to the Philippine Insurrection and small wars of the early 1900s, the U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) focused on sanitation, hygiene programs...
Military support to law enforcement agencies is a key piece of solving the problem that exists along the southwestern border. Military support along the southwestern border has existed since the initial westward expansion of the United States....
These two examples selected show the problems faced by the United States forces before the outbreak of hostilities during the war of 1812 and the war of 1846. Military leaders must know the factors affecting military readiness before they engage in...
The cost of conducting offensive operations is always high, but often necessary. The current war in Iraq is costing the American people huge amounts of money, resources, and lives, but these offensive operations should continue contrary to popular...
Most Americans do not support further offensive operations in Iraq largely because of the cost. However, offensive operations should continue because freedom and security are not free and the price is necessary for global security. The effects of...
Thesis Statement: Terrain advantage was the principal reason for the American victory at Buena Vista, a decisive battle of the Mexican War.
Discussion: Americans won the battle of Buena Vista because they occupied an easily defendable area called...
Center for the Army Profession and Ethic (CAPE), Combined Arms Center. Combined Arms Center
The Army Profession Campaign is an Army initiative to inspire and engage our Soldiers and Civilians in an introspective analysis and professional dialog to make our Profession stronger. The Campaign renews our collective commitment to the Army, its...
This occasional paper is a concise overview of the history of the US Army's involvement along the Mexican border and offers a fundamental understanding of problems associated with such a mission. Furthermore, it demonstrates how the historic themes...
The Texas Rangers assumed many roles during the Mexican War (1846-1848), fighting in both the northern and central theaters. Along with frontier knowledge and combat experience, they also brought prejudices and they earned a reputation for...
The Military-Media Relationship: A Dysfunctional Marriage? Thom Shanker and Major General Mark Hertling, U.S. Army: In the information age, the first casualty of war is often trust--between those who fight the wars and those who report them. A...
Dismuke, Thurman A.; Goodwin, Samuel J.; Hursh, William T.; Orden, Mauro V.; Patterson, Cecil
Thesis Statement. The American tactics at Buena Vista were
responsible for the defeat of the numerically superior Mexican
Army.
Discussion. The Mexican Army's defeat at Buena Vista proved
that numerically inferior American Army could defeat the...
The Quartermaster Corps was officially established on 16 June 1775 by Congress. Major Thomas Mifflin was appointed as the first Quartermaster General by General George Washington who was the commander of the Continental Army. On 28 March 1812,...
The Quartermaster Corps was officially established on 16 June 1775 by Congress. Major Thomas Mifflin was appointed as the first Quartermaster General by General George Washington who was the commander of the Continental Army. On 28 March 1812,...
The Quartermaster Corps was officially established on 16 June 1775 by Congress. Major Thomas Mifflin was appointed as the first Quartermaster General by General George Washington who was the commander of the Continental Army. On 28 March 1812,...
Zlotorzynski, Norman; Davis, Oscar; McWilliams, Dana; Sampson, Joe
Thesis Statement: At San Jacinto in 1836, Santa Anna lost a battle, half a country, and the soul of a nation.
Discussion: Santa Anna was the central figure at San Jacinto, the decisive battle in the War for Texas Independence. The outnumbered...
This newsletter highlights some of the operations and missions over the last several years where Army and Navy forces have operated jointly. This publication is primarily a compilation of articles and interviews published in professional journals...
Over the Beach, written by historian and retired Army Colonel Donald W. Boose Jr., is the definitive history of the extensive but little known US Army amphibious operations during the Korean War, 1950-1953. Building on its extensive experience in...
King, Curtis S.; Robertson, William G.; Clay, Steven E.
This handbook analyzes Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant's 1864 Overland Campaign from the crossing of the Rapidan River on 4 May to the initiation of the crossing of the James River on 15 June. Unlike many of CSI's previous handbooks, this...