This study analyzes the impact of risk taking and risk avoidance by the opposing operational commanders in the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War. General McClellan’s superior force lost this campaign primarily as a result of his...
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In this document, the origin and different tribes of the Philippines are described, as well as home life, religion, life as a citizen, characteristic traits of the Tagalo and Visayas, the Chinese, Moros, Europeans, slavery, language, etc.
Strategy is the art of concentrating superior combat power in a theater of operations at the required time and place and under conditions which will favor the defeat or destruction of the enemy's armed forces in battle. One of most momentous...
Address upon the subject of library and course of instruction for a National Guard regiment, delivered by Captain William T. Littebrant, 12th Cavalry, to the officers 1st Regiment Missouri National Guard in Camp of Instruction of National Guard of...
Summary report from September 29/30, 1944 representing the best available information for the current day on the Japanese armed forces situation and military capabilities.
This volume continues the history of the Fifth Army beginning November 16, 1943 through their assault on the German Winter Line ending January 15, 1944.
On April 1, 1944 the Fifth Army had essentially completed the shifts ordered the previous month, this history follows their drive toward Rome, culminating in victory on June 4, 1944.
This volume resumes the narrative of the Fifth Armies history during the Italian offensive on December 16, 1944 and details the utilization of time during the cessation of offensive operations during the winter of 1944/1945.
This narrative picks up the history of the Fifth Army's Italian offensive from April 14, 1945 and ends with the German surrender on May 2, 1945. A summary of 5th Army activities until its October inactivation is included.
United States Pacific Fleet and Pacific Ocean Areas
Contains an organizational listing of geographical targets running from south to north along the east coast of Japan for use by surface vessels and their aircraft spotters in shore bombardments and for briefing and aids in operations. Includes maps...
This is a study of Japanese government organization for waging war, particularly to consider the degree of cooperation that existed between components of the Japanese armed forces, and between them and other governmental agencies. Also discussed...
This is the combat history of the 79th Fighter Group during World War Two. The document details the following contents: group commanders; group combat narrative; campaigns; battle citations and commendations; claims- illustrated statistical...
A series of four after action reports by the Ninth Infantry Division pertaining to operations in Southern Tunisia, Sicily, and France. Reports contain maps and overlays of the operations.
This manual gives a brief history, use of the ponton equipage, boat drills, and bridge construction of the United States Army. Includes index and Change No. 1 dated 14 June 1917.
The purpose of this text is to provide the Army with a factual record of the measures taken to offset personnel losses during the various periods of American military history. It begins with the foundation for the replacement system laid during the...
Furnished by the Office of the Quartermaster General of the Army, Transportation Division. Contains the regulations concerning rail and commercial vessel transportations of troops, individuals, supplies, equipment, property, animals, obtaining...
Guerrilla warfare is one of the oldest methods of waging war. Throughout the ages it has contributed to the victory and defeat of nations. It forms an important part of the strategy and tactics of many modern powers. A knowledge of guerrilla...