The purpose of this monograph is to propose a solution to the problem of piracy off Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden. This report provides a historical background of piracy and more specifically, the history and the "roots" of Somali piracy. Of most...
Nelson, Thomas; Meriweather, James; Krueger, Juanita; Montez, Romeo; Scheil, Kevin
General George Armstrong Custer became one of the greatest legends of his time. He was genuinely liked by some and completely despised by others. He went from being picked on and ridiculed as a child to being a very confident and driven officer...
Panzer, Victoria; McCrory, Donald; Horvat, MaIjan; Ford, Melvin; Shaw, Paul
Thesis Statement: Major General George Thomas' planning and execution of the Battle of Nashville was critical to the overall success of the North during the Civil War. Discussion: Major General George Thomas received great amounts of credit for the...
This monograph discusses the implications of digitization and learning organization theory on leadership primarily at the tactical level. Digitization is a term widely used to describe the various technological efforts to improve battlefield...
This paper describes some of the key challenges of my tour to the Horn of Africa in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. It also describes how working in ajoint environment can be rewarding and challenging to all leaders at all levels. Africa is...
Known as the greatest hero in World War I, Alvin C. York avoided profiting from his war record before 1939. (Birdwell) SGT York was born on December 13, 1887 in a two-room log cabin in Pall Mall, Tennessee, and raised in a rural backwater in the...
The complex relationship between the United States (U.S.) and the People's Republic of China (PRC) includes stated desires for increased military-to-military relations. China's increased participation in United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Operations...
This thesis examined China's demographic, social, and economic factors, and their effect on China's economic growth. The study used Michael Porter's economic development model and various economic indicators to compare China's economic growth from...
Mohr, Joseph D.; Rossman, Wayne E.; Hunter, Keith p.
Thesis Statement: The decimation of over 200 Calvary soldiers under the command of General George Custer, at the Battle of the Little Bighorn has intrigued historians and military scholars ever since. Experienced war leaders on both sides lead to...
Cuff, William D.; Hernandez, Richard; Martin, Charles E.; Oon, Tang Peck; Wagner, Robert J.
Gustavus Adolphus' innovative tactics and strategies forever changed the course of modem warfare and freed Europe from domination by the Roman Catholic Church. The Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) started as a religious war between the Catholics and...
From its beginning in the American Revolution to its current conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, the United States (US) Army has had to deal with tribal societies. In order to succeed in tribal societies it is essential that the US Army understand...
Most Americans are familiar with the name "Custer" and the battle of the "Little Big Hom". However, consider what it took to get the Calvary regiment there, the Soldiers behind the scene. One of those Soldiers was John Ryan, the First Sergeant of...
The Army of the Indian Wars period was largely responsible for the nation's successful westward expansion across the continent. Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs) of the period distinguished themselves as small unit leaders in combat as well as...
This study investigates the policy decision of whether or not to disarm the various Somali clan factions during Operation Restore Hope (December 1992 - May 1993). With reference to the Command and General Staff College supplement to the model of...
Contains papers referring to the cutting off of 7 companies and 1 machine gun company of the 77th Division on 3 Oct 1918. Document consists of extracts from relevant reports covering the period of 2-8 October, 1918. Digitized by the Military...
History of Military Training, WAAC / WAC Training, Army Service Forces includes a study of training accomplished in Women's Army Auxiliary Corps and Women's Army Corps Training Centers, Schools, Units, and Detachments assigned within the Army...
The Army of the Indian Wars period was largely responsible for the nation's successful westward expansion across the continent. Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs) of the period distinguished themselves as small unit leaders in combat as well as...
John Ryan joined the Army at an early age. He believed that everything he did was for the benefit of the country. He was famous because he was Custer's first sergeant. After the Army, he joined the police force continuing to serve his country. John...