From 1 April 1945 to 21 June 1945, the United States Tenth Army, commanded by Lieutenant General Simon B. Buckner, Jr., executed Operation Iceberg--the seizure of Okinawa for use as a staging base for the expected invasion of Japan. The Tenth Army,...
This monograph discusses whether U. S. Army operational commanders are still susceptible to surprise. The principle of surprise remains an important consideration for campaign planners. Operations Just Cause and Desert Storm relied heavily on...
Emory Upton believed that politicians should leave war to professionals. This led to two assumptions that became conventional wisdom: first, an apolitical army represented a more professional force; and second, the problems at the tactical and...
This monograph sets out to prove that Geoffrey Blainey's theory about a disagreement over relative power between nations explains the causes of the Persian Gulf War of 1990-1991. Blainey describes the diplomatic crisis leading to war 'like a crisis...
The U.S. Army has directed that its entire force must be capable of conducting what it terms Full Spectrum Operations, which is being able to conduct offensive, defensive, stability, and/or civil support operations, simultaneously in the 21st...
The goal of all firing-battery training is fire discipline, which amounts to accuracy, speed and dependability, regardless of adverse conditions, in placing fire where called for and when.
Even though some feel knowledge of history is unimportant, I feel it is essential for citizens to possess at least a general knowledge and understanding of American History and Soldiers to acquire a familiarity of not only American history, but...
The importance of studying our military history is evident in every battle, campaign, operation, and war we have fought. This critical data is not just for historians to study or to provide information during staff rides; however, it is important...
Military history can give Soldiers and leaders a better understanding on the conduct of war if they never have the chance to experience it. It can help them learn from the mistakes of their predecessors, help them prepare for combat, and ultimately...
SGT Alvin Cullum York is known as one of the greatest American heroes of World War One. He was one of eleven children, and was born on December 13, 1887 in a log cabin in rural Pall Mall, Tennessee. York received very little formal education...
SOT Alvin C. York was an outstanding non-commissioned officer (NCO) and role model, both as a soldier, and as a civilian. Many regarded him as the greatest American hero of World War I.
Hergott, Allen; Tooson, Aubrey; Serratore, Tony; Spaeth, Gerard; Crawford, Steven
Thesis Statement. Failure to apply six Principles of War forced retreat of the X Corps at the Chosin Reservoir.
Discussion. The attack north of the 38th parallel called for use of the Eighth Army and X Corps. MacArthur's planners did not apply...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
This study is a historical analysis of two definitive periods of the conflict between Israel and Egypt - the War of Attrition between July 1967 and August 1970, and the period of "No Peace, No War" between August 1970 and 6 October 1973. The study...
This thesis will analyze Major General George Crook’s performance during the Sioux War of 1876-77 and attempt to answer whether or not Crook successfully fought the Native Americans by effectively implementing the concept of counterinsurgency...
Of all the consequences of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) possibly the least expected was the stress on US-Turkish relations caused by Turkey 's refusal to allow U.S. troops to traverse or operate from Turkish territory. Prior to the 1 March 2003,...
Using a methodology consisting of identifying the policy and associated strategy for the initial Afghanistan war period compared to the policy and associated strategy for the current Afghanistan war, the study identifies strategic composition...
This study uses a comparative analysis of the Malayan Emergency, the American experience in Vietnam, and Operation Iraqi Freedom to examine the role and effectiveness of artillery units in complex counterinsurgency environments. Through this...