Expeditionary Forces, with landing missions, are numerous. in history, but the circumstances of organization and equipment of other Armies, are entirely foreign to that of our army. It is therefore necessary to branch out upon a new field, giving...
This paper describes the measures taken to obtain surprise in the operations of the French XX Corps from July 13th-23rd, 1918. The author states the Aisne-Marne Offensive illustrates skillful application of the factors secrecy, preparation, and...
The battle of Liaoyang can be divided into three phases which correspond closely to the defense and retirement from the three Russian positions. This study breaks down the three phases and describes them in detail. The author gives lessons learned,...
This study asks how the divisional engineers were employed during the Champagne-Marne defensive. The author concludes that considering the time available, full use was not made of the labor available, and that a greater degree of organization...
This paper is a critical analysis of the operations of the 4th Cavalry Division from September 19 to the Armistice. Topics discussed include the surrounding terrain, forces (British and Turkish), plans, events of each day from September 19 to...
The lessons to be learned from the operations in the campaign reveal the importance of careful planning, the plans vigorously executed, and the foresight of requirements of the combat troops. The signal troops did not rely on any one means of...
This study questions the necessity of Attack Aviation as a distinct type of aviation; including the powers and limitations of the various types of planes in the United States Army Air Corps at the present time.
This study discusses the training in the "tactics and technique of the associated aims to the degree necessary to assure coordination" in the training of the school. Such training is of course essential but in the case of the Engineers, the Signal...
In discussing the general question of military intelligence in time of war, the author starts from the undisputed premise that information of the enemy is absolutely essential and must be available in time for use. In any situation there are three...
This paper discusses the coast defense operations at Ostende and Zeebrugge during the World War extended over practically the entire period of the war. Throughout the war these defenses securely protected the important harbors and submarine bases...
One of the most important duties which devolve upon Artillery on the field of battle is counterbattery, i.e. the employment of fire against hostile artillery in position. Superiority of artillery fire is one of the prerequisites to success in...
The study asks what important lessons may be learned from the operations of the 60th Division in Palestine from 25 October to 15 November 1917. Topics include night operations and issues regarding training. There are four plates included at the end...
This paper discusses a defensive division ground organization including the division commanders' role in prescribing details, use of infantry regimental commanders in work progress, function of the division engineer, and proper use of the engineer...
This study discusses the lessons learned from the German operations during the Battle of Guise in World War I and the value of those for future military operations. There is a chronological list of these lessons, as well as the mistakes made by the...
This paper discusses the operations of the 7th Infantry in the Aisne-Marne offensive, World War I. Headings include terrain, operations prior to the crossing, the pursuit by direct pressure, conduct of German withdrawal, advance of the 5th Brigade,...
Operations of the 5th Cavalry Division are broken down by date, and topics include dispositions for the attack and the British plan. This document contains three maps- British dispositions on 18 September (following the advance on El Afuhle to...
This paper presents the Japanese objective, plans, composition, and order of battle at Wa-fan-gou, as well as questioning the relative combat strength. The document contains two maps; one is a general map of the Liao Tung Peninsula, and the second...
This paper discusses the preparations, operations, and an analysis and criticism of the 61st Infantry Division during the second phase of the Meuse-Argonne offensive. The author writes about the military commander's role in his conclusions. The...
This paper discusses the operations of the 54th Infantry in the Meuse-Argonne offensive during World War I. The march itinerary of the infantry (as part of the 6th Division from 28 Oct. to 11 Nov., 1918) is given. From the narrative, there are...