The relief of Major General Ralph Smith, United States Army, from the command of the 27th Infantry Division during the battle for Saipan on 24 June 1944 by Lieutenant General Holland M. Smith, United States Marine Corps, seemingly ignited a...
Disclaimer: Information and views presented in this paper reflects those of the author and not of the Department of Defense, U.S. Army, or the United States Intelligence Community. Any connection to policies of the United States Government with...
This study examines how Saddam Hussein's past has shaped his political outlook and how he has used power to make that outlook a reality. His past is reviewed in terms of Iraq's social environment during his youth and his early political career to...
The warrant officers and specialists (WOSpecs) of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) used to have a career structure that allowed them to retire at age 50 and 45 respectively. In April 2000, our Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) introduced the Premium...
This paper examines the impact that safe areas had on the UN peace operation, on the opposing factions, and on the overall course of the war. Ironically, the very safe area measures that were initially conceptualized to relieve the suffering of the...
The effects of climate change as well as national interests over control of vast amounts of natural resources in the Arctic seem to be destabilizing the geostrategic environment involving the circumpolar states. A traditional conflict scenario in...
It is essential that we recognize the current climate around the world and remain committed to providing our fighting forces with all of the best state of the art weapons, weapon systems, and technology to win our nations wars.
This paper relates the Salonika Campaign, one of the many so-called minor operations of the World War, as of ultimate value to the Allied cause has been subject to considerable controversy.
The purpose of this monograph is to cover the operations of two Chinese Army Groups in the Salween offensive during the period May 1944 to January 1945. Additional information includes geographical features, plan of operations, and the Chinese...
It is important to understand what has taken place in past counterinsurgency operations and how
they compare. The campaigns studied show how the same method of operations worked during
both events. The campaigns occurred during two different time...
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...
The awareness and the background of how the U.S. military was prepared and some of
the issues that led to the historical battles of San- Juan Hill and El Caney Cuba, on July 1-2
1898, and the Kasserine Pass January 30 – February 22, 1943. It will...
Sanctuary has been a factor in war throughout history. The availability of sanctuary to an enemy can often limit the ability of friendly forces to achieve tactical success in military operations. Prior to the advent of airpower, combatants could...
The purpose of this study is to ascertain whether the Sapper Lane Assault Marking System (SLAMS) will enhance light infantry and the light combat engineer’s capability to standardize minefield marking. It was hypothesized that SLAMS is a...
This thesis examines the ideological justification and conduct of the Pequot War (1636-1637) in Southern New England. It will address as a central issue the role religion played for the English in shaping their response to the challenges of...
These case studies analyze the US Army success in defeating Filipino resistance to American occupation using political and economic incentives combined with military actions and strict martial law. It includes studying the populations, the...
The Department of Defense (DoD) has depended on different space-based assets as critical components to battlefield operations. As technology has evolved, space-based assets have become the eyes and ears of the military. Unfortunately, these assets...
Intrinsic to the safety, maintenance, and status of the United States is conflict preparedness. Fundamental to conflict preparedness is anticipating future uses of the national instruments of power (Diplomatic, Informational, Military, Economic)...
Seeks to determine the capabilities and limitations of the Scandinavian Countries in world affair in general, and in relation to the foreign relations of the United States in particular.