During the Civil War, there were no joint commands with all service components unified under the same commander, with few exceptions. Instead, the command and control structure was based on close cooperation between the services, which was termed...
In most democratic countries that are not engaged in conflict one can expect debates regarding the amount of the gross domestic product (GDP) that is spent on national security. The issue is even more significant in small states with limited...
The thesis is an analysis of General Van and his division to determine the proximate causes for their failure to withstand the brutal test of combat the two-day battle. The thesis begins with a of the importance of the study of war in order to draw...
This study documents the roots of the Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas in 1866 and again in 1931-1940. The study's focus is on the mission of Fort Leavenworth and its relationship of the Buffalo Soldiers, garrison life for the Buffalo...
A history of Fort Leavenworth Kansas and the churches and schools on this U.S. Army reservation. The history encompasses Christian churches on the Army reservation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Booklet recounts the highlights of Fort Leavenworth's establishment as a frontier outpost, its roll in the development of the Great American West, and its continued contribution to the armies of the Free World in the training program of the United...
This book was written with the hopes that the information would be useful to navy and army officers who had to deal with explosives in the manufacture of munitions and in other ways. Topics include black powder and similar mixtures, nitrocellulose,...
Intended to assist in both candidates and board members with preparation for examination. Contains theoretical and parade and oral subjects of examination for second lieutenants of cavalry, second lieutenants of artillery, second lieutenants of...
This document contains as much condensed information on the practical work which will be required knowledge in the field artillery; it is a collection of data taken from different publications on artillery subjects. The course for field artillery...
Revised operational plan for the Allied Forces Western Naval Task Force to firmly establish the Fifth Army in positions ashore in the Gulf of Salerno and will support its advance to capture Naples and adjacent airfields.
Eastern European Section, European Branch, Intelligence Group
A survey of the population, available resources, industrial capacity, government, etc. of the U.S.S.R. in order to determine her ability to defeat the German Army.
This is an Army Service Forces Manual, a Civil Affairs handbook, on Albania. This study on Albania was prepared by the Liaison and Studies branch of the military government division of the Provost Marshal General's Office from British and American...
Contains a synopsis of the operation, details of the organization of the Western Islands Attack Group, principal strategic features of the operation. Also gives a narrative and chronology of the operation, a summary of naval actions with the enemy,...
This translation of an official Japanese publication presents an 'encyclopedic survey' of Hong Kong, stressing its value to the Empire. Considerable light is thrown on long-range Japanese plans for Hong Kong as a center of Japanese influence....
Money and banking in Germany is the focus of this Civil Affairs handbook. Three parts to this document describe the traditional German banking system, the growth of totalitarian banking, and present monetary and banking system.
This bulletin consists of recent information of tactical and technical developments and trends affecting the operations of the Arms and Services. It is derived from official sources (except where specifically noted), and consists principally of...
Journal of G-2 Section of the 27th Infantry Division, regarding intelligence on the enemy operations and air and land defenses of Saipan and Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands during World War II. Includes maps of the Saipan Tinian Area.
Journal of the G-1 Section of the 27th Infantry Division, regarding medical operations and casualties, military police, civil affairs, Red Cross, and psychiatrics during Operation Forager, the invasion of Saipan and Tinian in the Northern Mariana...