United States Works Progress Administration (New York, N.Y.)
Tables of grid coordinates ... computed ... by the Project for the computation of mathematical tables ... The basic formulas upon which the tables have been developed are from Special publication no. 59, U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey.--Pref.
Pamphlet prepared by the Engineer Subsection. Seeks to present the data necessary for the course in Topography at the General Service Schools. The material was obtained from other Army publications and from lectures and conferences prepared by...
This book is designed to give students the ability to read maps and to comprehend the military possibilities of the terrain. Includes the principles and methods of making and using military maps in both war games and other military situations,...
"Map reading and the training of the intelligence section, i.e., scouts, snipers, and observers are a group of subjects which every officer should personally take an interest in. Not only because they are, as subjects, most interesting, but...
This is a report of Engineer activities in the European Theater of Operations from its inception to VE-Day (volume 2). In selecting the material for this report the purpose has been to record the lessons from the mistakes and successes in Engineer...
This monograph examines the importance of a commander's ability to sense the terrain. The discussion relates this ability to the commander's ability to act faster than the enemy. This agility is critical to tactical success. As agility is one of...
This manual provides the principal doctrine for topographic operations in support of military operations. It describes the functions of topographic operations as they relate to extended operations in terms of depth, time, synchronization, and unity...
Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, Expeditionary Troops Task Force 56
Journal of G-2 Section regarding intelligence on the air and land defenses of Saipan, Guam and Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands during World War II. Information on the preparation phase, photography, maps, communications, personnel,...
External borders of countries and their internal boundaries regulate how people are governed and taxed, their rights and legal authority, and the freedoms they share within their daily lives. People often form relationships based on where they live...
This monograph determines if there is a potential to capture the essence of operational design through the use of graphic symbols. Although Army Field Manual 101-5-1, Operational Terms and Graphics is well suited for use at the tactical level of...
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...
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,...
Integrates and amplifies basic photographic doctrine with the experiences of the Sixth Army headquarters in amphibious and ground warfare. Some of the material has been adapted from War Department field manuals and photo interpreter procedures of...