This research project is designed to facilitate an understanding of Soviet tactics at the regimental level and below and to draw attention to material available for additional study of Soviet tactics. This paper is the result of analyzing numerous...
This publication is designed primarily for the cannon battery. It is a how-to-train manual intended to provide general guidance to the commander and his principal subordinates. It is designed for battery leaders and should be used in conjunction...
The purpose of this monograph is to identify skills and capabilities required by commanders to excel at the operational level of war and in the practice of operational art. The author evaluated the performance of Confederate Major General Daniel...
This monograph examines the capability of United States Army tank companies in the defense to secure themselves against infantry attack. Stationary tank units are vulnerable to infantry using infiltration tactics, particularly in close terrain....
This monograph discusses the current value of tank destroyer doctrine based on the American experience in World War II. Tank destroyer tactical doctrine for defeating large enemy armored assaults has great utility for our modern force and dovetails...
This monograph examines the concept of a mutual tank-free zone for the European Central Region and tests its validity as a possible operational concept for NATO. The discussion assesses the military implications of the concept and its usefulness as...
In December 1994 Russian armored forces assaulted Grozny, Chechnya in an attempt to subdue armed opposition groups seeking independence. Within twenty-four hours of urban combat the Chechens destroyed two brigade-sized units while suffering minimal...
With the role of the U.S. Army changing from exclusively fighting and winning the nation's wars to becoming more involved in support and stability operations, the potential to become entangled in urban combat has increased tremendously....
Translated from German. Analysis from a leadership point of view of the Tannenberg battle and results of the military decisions and actions of the leaders. "Tannenberg is not the work of a single person. It is the result of the excellent schooling...
The victories and accomplishments of Napoleon and his Grand Army were by the winter of 1806, the stuff of legend. Yet, on the bloody field of Eylau, Napoleon lost both his prestige and over one third of his Army. How did this Russian Army of...
The Battle for Leyte Gulf in October 1944 was the largest naval battle of World War II both in terms of the number of ships involved, and the expanse of area the battle covered. The battle was a decisive victory for the Allied Forces, who...
In August of 2005, the 41st Brigade was called up for disaster relief support, with assignment to the New Orleans area, specifically the Ninth Ward. My position at that time was the Company First Sergeant for the Brigade Headquarters. In less than...
Task Force Smith was named for Lieutenant Colonel Charles B. Smith, commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 21st Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. It comprised 406 officers and men: half of the battalion headquarters company, two understrength rifle...
This monograph discusses the importance of understanding time and space factors that are essential to the maneuver task force's ability to synchronize offensive operations. This monograph argues that a focus on these factors that is clearly...
The purpose of this paper is to show that our army school system is the chief factor in the technical education of the regular officer, and to point out what the writer believes to be two major weaknesses, and to outline the action recommended.
This manual furnishes the basic principles of operation of the Counter Intelligence Corps and it will govern the organization, administration, operation and employment of Counter Intelligence Corps personnel. Where applicable its provisions apply...
This manual outlines the sphere of Army investigational jurisdiction, the types of counter intelligence investigations and the control thereof, and the procedures to be employed by intelligence personnel, outlines counter intelligence operations...
Seeks to demonstrate that battle, or at least one battle, has a pattern which research can uncover: to this end, to determine by exhaustive analysis of all data obtainable the lineup of troops, the tactics of each contender, and the course of...
Preston, Harley O.; Dennis, Wayne; Konigsburg, David; Folley, Jr., John D.; Wywrochi, Eugene H.; Allen, Marietta S.; Flanagan, John C.; West, Elmer D.; Shaycoft, Marion F.; Kahn, Lessing A.
The objective of this study is to examine the psychological effects of weapons fire. This paper deals with the effects of fire on Chinese Communist Forces and North Korean Army personnel, and undertakes to discover the relation between ineffective...