The 1998 revision of the United States National Security Strategy (NSS) contains an important new mission for the armed forces of the United States. The failed state is identified as a new threat to the security interests of the United States. The...
By applying Cohen and Gooch's model to the Battle of Mogadishu, this paper has shows that the failure of the TFR mission on 3-4 October 1993 was the result of a system failure. Secretary Aspin received far more blame than he deserved for making the...
This paper demonstrates that concepts behind five of the six imperatives of the Weinberger Doctrine are still relevant to the post-Cold War era. Weinberger's six tests, in addition, are not as restrictive as they appear. Weinberger provides caveats...
As the United States attempts to adapt to the meet the changing conditions of the twenty-first century, organizational structure is an issue of heated debate. The central issue of the debate is whether or not the Army's current hierarchical...
As the United States attempts to adapt to meet the changing conditions of the twenty-first century, organizational structure is an issue of heated debate. The central issue of the debate is whether the Army's current hierarchical structure will be...
This monograph examines current MOUT initiatives and their potential impact on U.S. Army preparedness in future MOUT operations. The purpose of this examination was to determine if; "By the year 2005, the Army will have maximized the potential of...
42nd Bomb Wing (US) and 2nd Brigade de Bombardement (FAF), B-26 Marauder attacks of 15-16 March 1945 against Siegfriend line at WQ-757708. The 368 A/C dropped 5009 bombs; a total weight of 628.075 tons consisting of 1164x100, 3131x250 and 714x500...
Observation report based on the action of the 96th Infantry Division in preparation for, and participation in, the Okinawa Operation from 4 March to 11 April 1945 inclusive.
This report covers the operations of the XXIV Corps, 77th and 96th Division staff operations and the G-1 and G-2 sections from the dates of 1 April to 13 April 1945 as well as a conference held on 8 March 1945.
Information covering the situation and possible lines of action. Includes discussion of requirements and means available to undertake the assault in Phase II.
Construction of Fort Leavenworth Bridge across the Missouri River (also known as the "Whiskey River" Bridge). According to Hunt and Lorence, the authors of "The History of Fort Leavenworth, 1827- 1937", the bridge was built in 1871 under authority...
A photograph of the 10th Cavalry Provisional Band practicing at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. They are practicing on a field located at the corner of Reynolds Ave. and Grant Ave. which later housed a baseball diamond and playground.
These soldiers are preparing to shoot an 81mm mortar. They are L to R: Pvt. R.A. Greene, ammunition carrier; Pfc. J.E. Williams, first gunner; and Cpl. C.T. Babb, observer. All of the men are members of the Weapons Troop, 4th Brigade, 2nd Cavalry...
New buckboard for the [Chief?] QuarterMaster's Office, presumably at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Title of photograph is from a note on the back of the photograph.
From the back of the photograph: "Sgt. Bob Thurman takes a last healthy swing at a pitched ball during a practice game. The catcher is Pfc. Thoms Hamilton. Both are from the 9th Cavalry, 2nd Cavalry Division, Camp Funston, Kansas, April 22,...
Fort Leavenworth's Normandy Chapel was built approximately in 1940 as a reception center for troops. It was also used during WWII for all denomination services. Formerly located Northwest of the present day Post Exchange.
Fort Leavenworth's Normandy Chapel was built around 1940 as a reception center for troops. It was later used in WWII for all denomination services. The chapel's location was northwest of the the present day Post Exchange.
Flood waters of the Missouri River flow through a break in the south dike of Sherman Air Force Base and inundate the field and hangers. Photgraph by George L. McLain