This report describes the effects of the atomic bombs which were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, summarizing the information available on damage to structures, injuries to personnel, morale effect, etc.
This report covers the medical effects of the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima 6 August 1945, and on Nagasaki 9 August 1945. It also analyzes the physical damage as related to death and injury of personnel, the organization of relief activities by...
Japan's pacifist identity and security practices have deep roots with the atomic bomb. The victims experiences and Japan's preferences in dealing with the memories distinguishes their nation and allows them security opportunities that other nations...
This study is designed to guide and assist civil defense fire-fighting services in preparing to combat mass fires in time of war. Included is a summary of data from bombing attacks in Japan and Germany in World War II.
This report presents a comprehensive process of the chemical warfare supply system of the Japanese Army and Navy with an analysis of the offensive and defensive potential as reflected in general supply policies and records of storage and...
This is a document on communications in Japan. Part one discusses radio- the radio telegraph, radio telephone, radio broadcasting, radio telephoto, and television. Wire communications follows which adds information regarding the telegraph,...
The decision to use the atomic bomb on Japan is widely disputed among scholars. Advocates called for an end to the War with minimum U.S. casualties. Opposition to the use of the atomic bomb argues Japan was on the brink of surrender and that a...
This report covers the naval phases of the amphibious operations in connection with the mounting, movement, and landing of the Tenth Corps assigned to the occupation of the Kure-Hiroshima and Matasuyama areas of Japan, following the termination of...
This study analyzes the Soviet invasion of Manchuria in August 1945 emphasizing the role played by the element of surprise. The analysis show how the Soviets applied surprise against the Japanese at the strategic, operational and tactical levels;...
This monograph suggests an airpower theory that helps explain why airpower does not result in quick, clean, economical, "ideal" war. The genesis of this study comes from the observation that airpower advocates, from early personalities such as...
Attempts to determine possible need for and feasibility of creating a governmental agency responsible for disaster relief. Reviews major disasters since 1900 and US response, considers capabilities of then-presently available means to meet...
This report outlines the production of Japanese chemical warfare supplies, both offensive and defensive. Methods of manufacture are briefly discussed in the respective sections of the report. Tables giving the best available production figures on...
Contains a comprehensive description and evaluation of the Japanese capacity to wage chemical warfare. Comparisons of knowledge, techniques, materiel and procedures to those of the United States on the subject.
The annexed file contains copies of all intelligence messages sent to and received from U.S. Military Mission at Moscow by MIS during the period 2 August 1945 through 14 August 1945. This exchange was specifically authorized by the Assistant Chief...
During WWII the United States pursued the creation of an atomic bomb because of concern Germany was developing an atomic bomb. The United States created and utilized two atomic bombs against Japan even though the war could have been won without...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...
William Fitzgerald; Augustine Flores; Mark Sinnard; Shandia Terry-Hughes; Paulette Moore
Analysis of recent world events (9-11) and an emerging global threat posed against the
United States clearly show that we, as a nation, are currently under the greatest threat we have
ever faced. Our subsequent declaration of the Global War on...
Coyle, Ian; Fraley, Craig; Fulks, James; Norwood, Edward
Thesis: Ethical conduct during war is morally and ethically the right thing to do. Maltreatment of the enemy does not increase combat effectiveness. It enhances the motivation and rage of the enemy thereby causing adverse effects on our combat...