This is a report of Engineer activities in the European Theater of Operations from its inception to VE-Day. In selecting the material for this report the purpose has been to record the lessons from the mistakes and successes in Engineer matters...
Focus is placed on the importance of morale, that it is a function of command (even a weapon of war), and that every officer who commands men must be responsible for the well-being (mental, spiritual, and physical) of his men. Music, soldier shows,...
This study is an historical analysis of US Army counterintelligence in the European Theater of Operations (ETO) during World War II. The study reviews the organization, doctrine, missions, and equipment of counterintelligence units to determine...
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The Secretary of War directed the formation of the New Weapons Board on 17 January, 1944 and instructed the board to gather such technical information and new equipment as it deemed necessary to proceed as soon as possible to North African and...
This is a report of Engineer activities in the European Theater of Operations from its inception to VE-Day (volume 2). In selecting the material for this report the purpose has been to record the lessons from the mistakes and successes in Engineer...
This is a companion piece to the work titled "Boots on the ground: troop density in contingency operations" by the author. The focus of this volume is on the number of troops engaged in combat duties versus the number functioning in noncombat...
This is a tentative history of smoke generator operations in the Mediterranean and European theaters of operation in World War II. Contents include information about weapons, smoke generator units, employment, large area screening operation in MTO,...
This study investigates the slow improvement of U.S. Army tactical intelligence operations in North Africa and the ETO. During World War II, the U.S. Army improved its doctrine and combat procedures as it gained battlefield experience. Intelligence...
Research Problem. Joint doctrine does not address the conflict between how the United States Army and the Unified Commanders in Chief (CINCs) prefer to organize ground forces in a theater of operations. The Army prefers a subordinate land component...
The purpose of combat lessons is to give to officers and enlisted men the benefit of the battle experiences of others. Lessons are drawn from reports as they are received from the theaters of operation. Information includes leadership, street...
Outfitting the Soldier is the third volume in the series that tells the story of quarter-master supply in the European Theater of Operations in World War II. It deals with the provision of clothing and individual equipment. Initial issue was made...
This study analyzes the operational performance of the 28th Infantry Division during a period of high intensity combat in the European Theater of Operations. The focus is on the difficulties the division experienced within its subordinate infantry...
Some decision makers and analysts believe that increased networking and technological advances have increased a commander 's span of control, thus allowing for an elimination of the US Army 's corps echelon of command. Aside from span of control...
The most critical component to theater opening and distribution is the strategic-to-operational seam. Covering this seam are four U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) deployment and distribution capabilities. These capabilities include the...
This monograph analyzes the ability of two proposed engineer organizations to adequately support the future Force XXI Division. Examinations of four historical case studies determine engineer support requirements for division operations. The U.S....
Contains the alert orders from the V Corps notifying the commanders and detailing troop assignments to follow the First Army Consolidated Build-Up Priority Tables and the Preparation for overseas movement, European Theater of Operations, U.S. Army,...
European airpower theorists of the 1920’s and 30’s envisioned the deliberate bombing of civilians in order to affect an enemy nation’s wartime production capabilities and national morale. However, American proponents of airpower were more...
In this combat lessons document, topics include information on leadership, replacement orientation, river crossing suggestions, the story and song of Rodger Young, patrol pointers, how not to patrol, photo-orientation methods, engineering...
This thesis investigates the subject of coordination as it applies to interservice fires. Reports from Desert Storm indicate a level of dissatisfaction regarding the requirement and/or the need to coordinate with the other service prior to...