Since September 11, democracy has come to dominate the discourse as authoritarian Middle East regimes, even if they are friendly to Western interests, are perceived to be at the root of the existing international state of insecurity. Promoting...
Counter Insurgency Operations conducted in Kosovo by Special Forces ODA 086 in conjunction with the Polish-Ukrainian Battalion underscores how quickly a Peacekeeping mission can turn into a COIN mission. Insurgent forces along the Macedonian border...
The work achieved by Marshal Louis Hubert Gonzalve Lyautey (1854-1934) in Morocco between 1912 and 1925, while he served as the résident général, occupies a special place in French military history. Lyautey's work still applies today, and is...
A large part of all the history that has been written relates in some way to military operations. The history of the Civil War is useful in keeping alive the military interest of the present generation so that the next may have some civil history...
This study examines the effectiveness of Union and Confederate offensive infantry tactics during the Battle of Chancellorsville, May 1863. The analysis of offensive infantry tactics focuses on three types of offensive operations: meeting...
This thesis explores the ability of Massachusetts to conceive, launch, and execute offensive expeditions in relation to the failure of the 1779 Penobscot Expedition. This thesis seeks to highlight the difference between the colony’s success in...
This study examines the modern application of Liddell Hart's doctrine on infantry tactics with emphasis on the expanding torrent method of attack and the tactical use of the indirect approach. The study traces the development of Liddell Hart's...
The purpose of this study is to understand the extent to which current and potential conflicts over the Nile River water will affect or impact on South Sudan’s national security strategy after becoming an independent state in July 2011. It also...
The 7-step model of the MDMP is a tried and proven process. However, some critics argue it is not the right decision-making and planning tool for the future force. The 7-step model is a deliberate process requiring a significant amount of time when...
The Vietnam War and Operation Allied Force are two examples of coercive strategy characterized by gradual escalation of violence. They both involved significant discord between policymakers and the military leaders called upon to execute the...
This study on legal affairs in Germany details the administration of justice in Germany (development of the court system) and the Reich Ministry of Justice. Other topics include the bar, German criminal law and procedure (sources of criminal law,...
"Busting the bocage: American combined arms operations in France, 6 June-31 July 1944" shows how the U.S. Army identified and overcame the problems of fighting in difficult terrain. The adoption of new tactics combined with technical innovations...
Discusses the experiences of individual soldiers in combat. Covers several topics including: leadership issues such as leaders vs. inertia, discipline and trial by fire; normal operations including combat in towns, battalion attacks, fighting in...
The suggestions made in this combat lessons document are drawn from experiences in other theaters of operation. The great combat lesson learned from every operation is the importance of leadership. Topics include leadership, normal operations,...
This Leavenworth Paper is a critical reconstruction of World War II Ranger operations conducted at or near Djebel el Ank, Tunisia; Porto Empedocle, Sicily; Cisterna, Italy; Zerf, Germany; and Cabanatuan in the Philippines. It is not intended to be...
This is a "battle study" written purposely from the perspective of the Marines, soldiers, and sailors who fought at an-Najaf in August 2004. The narrative that follows documents the importance of the close relationship between political and...
This monograph examines the effect of allowing women into the infantry in the U.S. Army. It focuses on aspects of the moral domain - cohesion, bonding, morale and stress. It attempts to answer the question: Will small level infantry unit (i.e....
This handbook contains general military instructions for cadets; covers Army organization, duties, discipline, operations, training, drills, hygiene, and first aid. Includes photographs and illustrations.