This document is attempt to create a chronology tracking the movements of the 13th Cavalry, spanning the years 1912-1916, using articles from the Army and Navy Journal, a weekly newspaper publication. The material was compiled by Dr. Bouilly,...
This is the story of the 64th Engineer Topographic Battalion. Information includes an activation letter, the battalion commander and staff, and a history of the following: 64th Co-651st-1633rd, 64th Bn-PETMD-Guam, battalion sections, commendations,...
The history of the noncommissioned officer (NCO) dates back to the beginning of the Continental Army in 1775. During this period there was little or no standardization that outlined the duties and responsibilities of the NCO. It was not until 1779...
African Americans have fought with distinction and great pride in all of this country's military engagements. However, some of their most notable contributions and sacrifices came during the Civil War. During that conflict, approximately 180,000...
This book discusses, as an officer in the field artillery, the extensive knowledge of a variety of subjects needed for the accuracy of shooting of the field artillery battery and the safety of your men.
This book discusses as an officer in the field artillery the extensive knowledge of a variety of subjects needed for the accuracy of shooting of the field artillery battery and the safety of your men.
America’s NCO corps just didn’t happen. It evolved over the years, tapping ideas and innovations from many different sources. The first NCOs or relatives of the breed were probably those exceptional legionaries serving Rome’s empire. They...
Internationally it took the armed forces a long time to accept women as Soldiers. Although it is a historical fact that women played a vital role in America's Revolutionary War and World War 1. They further proved that when they became part of...
"We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. " (From the Declaration of...
Thesis: The Revolutionary War contributed to the U.S. Army adapting to Artic Warfare; despite the military strategy, lack of equipment, and shortage of men. The winter conditions during the Revolutionary War affected the American Army. The military...
Regardless of Army regulations that provides only for males to enlist, many women infiltrated the ranks by disguising themselves as men. A few of these women acquitted themselves very well as Soldiers. Many women went undetected but others got...
Origin: July 1866: A Milestone in Black History the Establishment of Black Regiments in the Regular Army. It was opposed by many, considered only an experiment by others, but the "Act to Increase and Fix the Military Peace Establishment of the...
In 1944, Carter and his truck company were shipped to Europe and were assigned to transporting supplies to the fighting forces. Carter would volunteer for combat duty every day. American soldiers took a devastating loss at Ardennes, the Battle of...
Tallahassee, Fla., and served one combat infantry tour in Vietnam. During a career that spanned nearly 30 years, Sergeant Major McKinney, held every single leadership position up to Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA). Immediately before becoming the...
Contents include background, a brief look at history, the American fighting man and Korea, a code of conduct for the future, Korean summary, and the road ahead for America and the Armed Forces addenda. "We examined the publicly alleged divergent...
The following study of the operations in Serbia from August to December 1914, first appeared serially in the "Revue Militaire Francaise" during 1928. It was later published in book form. The book gives a detailed tactical account of the battles of...
In this interview Dr. Kelly discusses his one-year deployment experience to Antarctica in 1960 and 1961 as part of Operation Deep Freeze at Hallett Station, Antarctica. Dr. Kelly was a young Navy lieutenant straight out of his internship sent to...
This thesis describes the evolution of the G4 function at division level during the period 1921 through 1945. It begins with a brief description of the U.S. Army general staff and is followed by an examination of the staff organization and system...