This paper contains a narrative of the events, with deductions of which lessons learned will be of value in the planning of future military operations. Included is a translation from the German, of Vol, III, Reichsarchiv, Der Weltkrieg 1914, pages...
This study discusses four operations in the Russo-Polish War with respect to the actual operation as conducted, a doctrinal solution, and the difference between the two.
This paper discusses the situation of the German forces at the Battle of Guise, August 28 - 29, 1914 with special reference to the German Second Army. Included is a translation from the French of La Guarde Allemande a la Bataille de Guise, pages...
The operations of Stackelberg’s corps at Liaoyang illustrate from the beginning of operations on August 30 to the beginning of the retreat to Mudken, on the offensive and defensive sides, the importance of cooperation in war. Document topic...
This paper discusses General Townshend's British Army problems caused by the shortage of, or absence of adequate supplies in their advance on Baghdad and the underlying reasons for the failure.
This paper details the Turkish 9th Division and their responsibility for the defense of the southern portion of the Gallipoli Peninsula. Subjects include the five lines of defense, the two defensive zones (northern and southern), the beaches and...
This paper discusses the operations of the 9th Infantry in the Aisne-Marne offensive. The general conclusions of the author reveal the following: troops may still be relied upon in an emergency to carry out their objective despite food, water, and...
This study asks how the divisional engineers were employed during the Champagne-Marne defensive. The author concludes that considering the time available, full use was not made of the labor available, and that a greater degree of organization...
This paper asks why the 2d Division was relieved 19 July, 1918, and the reasons behind this; the author questions whether the relief was based on normal conditions. There is an appended copy of the report from the Commanding General of the 2d...
The study presents the plan for and execution of the attack of the regiment and the lessons learned from the operation. Headings in the paper include the plan for attack, terrain, enemy organization of the ground, execution of the attack, and each...
The dependence of the air defense of cities upon the commercial telephone companies and the measures that should be taken in time of peace to provide for their prompt utilization in time of war.
The scope of this study includes 1) a condensed statement and explanation of approved regulations governing the cooperation of joint forces in coast defense, 2) a consideration of the nature of operations to be expected against our coastal...
The study focuses on the two years of the Mesopotamia campaign that showed the lack of foresight and proper planning, and over cautiousness of India, in the theatre to organize the lines of communication and base port. The immediate causes of the...
This paper discusses the operations of the 7th Infantry in the Aisne-Marne offensive, World War I. Headings include terrain, operations prior to the crossing, the pursuit by direct pressure, conduct of German withdrawal, advance of the 5th Brigade,...
This paper discusses the operations and organization of the 4th Division in the Aisne-Marne Offensive in World War I, as well as the operations of the 7th and 8th Brigades. Operations are also broken down according to dates, and actions of the...