This text presents the theories that apply in the use of explosives and in the construction of ordnance material, the methods pursued in the construction of the material, descriptions of the material, and the principles of its use. Technical...
Textbook originally prepared for use by the cadets at the United States Military Academy. In this text the author has endeavored to explain and illustrate in technical detail a number of the important engineering principles underlying the design of...
Throughout history, a common phenomenon of warfare has been the encirclement of the forces of one or both warring factions. The nature of future war -- taking place in a battlefield that will be characterized by fluid activities, greater confusion,...
Military logistics were extremely important to North Vietnam in the conduct of the Second Indochina War, especially during the period of major United States involvement from 1961 to 1969. This paper sought to determine the extent to which the...
Translated from the French edition November 19, 1917. Basic regulations for French artillery covering ballistics, reconnaissance, observation, preparation, principles and methods of fire, ammunition, and effect of projectiles.
This publication is intended to present a historical review of outstanding intelligence developments in Sixth Army during the Luzon operation. The campaign on Luzon presented situations and problems unique in the Southwest Pacific war against the...
Report of 77th Division operations on Okinawa including task force organization, preliminary planning, training, loading and embarkation, arrival, assault phase, the enemy, results of operation, and comments. Covers from 25 April to 30 June 1945.
This report includes amendments no. 1 and 2 to the landing table force of the 29th Infantry. It discusses the proper grouping and arrangement of vehicles and equipment for debarking sequence during landing operations.
“German General Staff Officer Education and Current Challenges” examines the institutional education of German General Staff Officers, as experienced by the author, and offers a “Conceptual Competency-Skill-Framework” for professional...
"The present text-book has been compiled with the object of presenting as clearly as possible the elementary principles of the course in Ordnance and Gunnery as taught at the Military Academy, and of so arranging it that it can be readily used for...
A history of the American Revolution documented from letters written to and by George Washington and other general officers, ministers of Congress, and others in public stations.
Background: It is important for military professionals to take time out of their busy schedule to study the Vietnam and Indian Wars. Insurgencies operations did not just start during Operation Iraqi Freedom; therefore the United States is no...
China and the United States have been competitors on a global scale since Deng Xiaoping changed China's trading policies in 1976. The policies resulted in increased tensions between the two nations over time. This monograph uses Commercial...
Contains regulations governing the system of military education in the Army and is published for the information and guidance of all concerned. Affected instructions: the Military Academy at West Point, Post schools , garrison schools and special...
During the World War II campaign to seize the island of Okinawa, Operation Iceberg, U.S. Tenth Army employed a significant U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps military police structure. However, the challenges posed to these units by military traffic,...