Wishes recognition of the American Infantry as a corps d'Elite. Sees this action as vital to continued success in war and as a small reward or compensation for the branch.
The Noncommissioned Officer Corp is rich in tradition and history with a past full of soldiers who have lived the Army values. Those soldier heroes placed themselves in harm’s way going above and beyond the call of duty to help ensure mission...
Sellards, Chris A.
Hughes, Forrest K.
Laury, Robert A.
Lee, Gregory S.
Thesis:
The Battle of Meuse-Argonne, Sept. -Nov. 1918, introduced the United States Army to modern combined arms operations.
Discussion:
The Battle of Meuse-Argonne was the only significant campaign the United States Army fought in World War I...
Recent historiography has almost universally denounced the tactical prowess of the American Expeditionary Force. However, a detailed analysis of the performance of the 42nd Division’s 165th Infantry Regiment tells a surprisingly different story....
This paper describes the single most significant event in my military career. The lost of one basic trainee and near lost of another. It attempts to outline the importance of properly preparing to train and training to react by instinct.
This study examines how the American army trained and developed its company-level leaders during the First World War. It highlights the prewar army’s concepts of leadership and explains the limitations of the army’s system for selecting and...
This study investigates the causes of combat stress in the artillery firing battery supporting high-intensity conflict in the European theater and identifies four primary causes of stress with special uniqueness or application to artillerymen. The...
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. Leadership, tank-infantry teamwork, salute to the...
This document was produced by the Third Photo Group in order to promote a better understanding of photo reconnaissance and to present the system and developments which have evolved out of their experiences. The report presents a survey of the...
The battle of the Ardennes was historic. The lessons of experience and accomplishments (as well as an opportunity for future forces to learn) are documented by the 84th Infantry Division- this is a preservation of that history. Sections detailing...
Headquarters, Third Photographic Group, Reconnaissance
The 3rd Photographic Group Reconnaissance is a combat organization assigned to the 12th AF. This Group is committed to the supplying of Photo Intelligence to all demanders in the Mediterranean and European Theaters of Operations. However,...
Gives a detailed analysis of lessons learned during the II Corps advance from Garigliano to Rome. Discusses: towns that must be taken from deep flank and rear, the ineffective practice of battery towns with air and artillery, trouble with...
"Ask a doughboy or an officer about 'over there' these days, and nine times out of ten his answer will be, 'Oh, what's the use of talking about it? Folks are tired of hearing about the war."