The first year course at the Ecole Superieure de Guerre is devoted to the study of the handling of the Division in Combat. It therefore is essential, at the beginning of the course in General Tactics, to have a conference on the present...
This paper is a translation of Nichiro-rikusen-shinshi, published by the Japanese Officers Association in 1925. The study contains strategic planning, initial concentration and deployment, and theater of operations of the Japanese armed forces.
An analysis of the factors bearing on the formations to be adopted by Combat Teams and Infantry Reserve Battalions during a ship-to-shore movement incidental to a forced landing, in joint operations of the Army and Navy, to include presentation of...
In an attempt to secure success in theaters other than the Western front, the Dardanelles Expedition was conceived, backed principally by Winston Churchill, First Lord of the British Admiralty. The idea was given impetus by a request from Russia...
This paper is a study of German defensive planning and organization of the ground. The nature of the terrain is described as an important part of the planning to consider when organizing a defensive position. There is also a sketch of the...
This paper gives a comparison between the Russian and Japanese services at the Battle of Liao-yang. Topics include Russian and Japanese communications, general supply, transport, supply troops, lines of communication, and supply at the battle of...
This study shows the development of General Allenby’s estimate and plan for the attack and capture of the Gaza-Beersheba line in early July, 1917. Topics include British and Turkish forces (their situations at that time, combat strength,...
This paper is a critical analysis that questions whether or not the French General staff in 1914 was surprised by the strength of the German forces initially employed on the western front, the employment of German reserve units for immediate...
This study discusses the teachings between the French and American military on the subject of meeting engagement, with comparisons to other major military powers.
This study compares principles and doctrine of the US and Britain's antiaircraft defense including the author's opinion and experience in service with the British Antiaircraft School.
This study focuses on the organization of the German Army supply and evacuation services, and compares the principles of control and coordination with the same American services.
What was the supply and transport status of the main British Force in Mesopotamia during the operations to relieve Kut, and during the preparation for and the advance in 1916-1917.
This study discusses one of the first uses of tanks in battle, determining that it assisted the advance of infantry and had demonstrated capability for future development in mechanics and tactics.
This study discusses in detail the operations at Rossignol by the 3d Division against the German Sixth Corps in order to determine the primary causes of the French defeat.
This study covers the time American forces left Florida, 8 June, to 17 July 1898 at the surrender of Santiago. Plans, landing operations, advance, attack, battle, and surrender are discussed.
This study discusses the possibility of the infantry scheme of maneuver being the best possible under the existing circumstances and in relation to the terrain and the principles of war.