This in an analytical study of the conduct of a holding attack, in open warfare, based on the present doctrine of the British, French, German, Japanese and American armies and appropriate historical examples. The analysis and discussion section...
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces, Far East, and Eighth U.S. Army, Military History Section, Japanese Research Division
Part three of three parts, this paper compiled by a number of former officers of the Imperial Japanese Army contains a supplement of twelve examples of night combat engagements of the Japanese Army. Part 1 contains general discussion of the...
This paper discusses the form of attack known as the wide envelopment and queries its practicability with present day aviation and communication facilities available to intelligence agencies.
This paper discusses wide envelopment attacks in accordance with definition, by an independent infantry division, reinforced with the following attachments: 1. one cavalry squadron; 2. one balloon squadron, 3. one observation squadron 4....
This study discusses the procedures that can be used to increase the speed of transmitting and implementing orders for operations that are occurring in real time.
This study attempts to illuminate some prevailing myths about the Mongol warrior. The investigation is focused on a review of the Mongol steppe warrior himself, his leadership with emphasis on Genghis Khan, the Mongol army's organization and...
This study discusses the Field Service Regulations regarding forces in attacks and reviews two historical examples of tactical and strategical success.
This work is an edited translation of a German manual and is based on the experiences of the German forces on the Eastern Front and on lessons learned from the Finnish Army.
This manual supersedes the 1939 version. The 1941 edition of FM 100-5 encapsulates the state of Army doctrine on the eve of America’s entry into World War II. This is the doctrine the Army took into the great Louisiana maneuvers of 1941. Later,...
History is replete with examples of lost opportunities to decisively defeat an enemy's army on the field of battle. All too often, tactical success has not been followed by actions to ensure operational success. This failure may be attributable to...
While the furor over the introduction of the concept of deep operations, the 'buzz word' of the mid 1980's, has faded, its importance is not diminished. Instead, as the Army continues the doctrinal evolution of AirLand Battle, the concept will...
This document contains information on troop leading (situations, solutions, and discussions) for the Command and General Staff School, 1926-1927 (infantry division / artillery regiment in the attack, infantry division in the pursuit, in defense and...
Discusses the experiences of individual soldiers in combat. Discusses Leadership in small units, normal operations, jungle operations and amphibious operations.
FM 100-5, Tentative Field Service Regulations, Operations, is published for the information and guidance of all concerned. It contains the principles of troop leading and combat in the combined arms in maneuver warfare and constitutes the basis of...
Analysts continue to assess the data from Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm as a means of improving the military's ability to function efficiently in desert terrain. The information gleaned from this effort will enhance the already...