The study asks whether or not the employment of the regimental reserve- 23d Infantry- was the best possible under the existing circumstances. Subjects examined include the terrain in the zone of advance, general plans and orders for the Division,...
This paper discusses the causes of defeat suffered by the Russians to be in defensive positions, reconnaissance, communications, organization, leadership and coordination.
This paper argues that methods for transport of light field artillery in infantry and cavalry divisions should be tractor-drawn, with the elimination of horse-drawn artillery.
This paper questions whether the Russians have a clear cut and comprehensive early plan for operations near Liaoyang, and what influence did the Trans-Siberian railway have in the Russo-Japanese War, which began in February, 1904. The document...
This paper describes the operations of the Sixtieth Artillery and the lessons resulting from those operations- mainly the difficulties of ammunition supply and the failure on the part of a higher authority to furnish the battalion suitable...
This thesis looks specifically at the duties of a Corps Area Air Officer. The duties are defined, as well as information given regarding implied tasks, specific duties including the office routine, preparation of air corps annexes to mobilization...
The author attempts to show some of the problems that confront an officer detailed on relief work and present a plan by which all regular officers detailed on National Guard and reserve duty can have a short course of instruction without cost to...
This author of this study questions whether the advance of the V Corps was carried out as planned on the morning of the 26th of September, 1918. Also presented is the inquiry of the main reasons for the failure of the divisions of this corps to...
This paper is a study of the use of smoke during the World War to assist in securing tactical success, and is of particular value in trying to determine its probable future employment by field artillery. Examples of the tactical use of smoke in the...
This paper sets up a scenario of political relations existing between the United States and Canada where neither country has declared war (no mobilization), and that relations have been strained and diplomatic efforts have failed. The staff of the...
The author selected military operations and campaigns between the years 1815 and 1866. The idea behind the study is that employment of maneuver is closely interwoven with and dependent upon many variables of any given situation. The conclusion...
This author gives the following conclusions based on the study: any means of communication serving the raider will serve as an antidote to the defender; an armed force with modern means of communications can make an effective raid in a country...
This document is a study of the supply and evacuation of the British forces during their advance into Syria between September 19th, 1918, and October 31st, 1918. The paper discusses the advance of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, the Sinai Desert,...
This paper discusses the issues of animal management including procuring, issuing, conditioning, training, feeding, care, disposal, cost and depots by the Remount Service and why it was needed in addition to the cavalry.
This study discusses the Russo-Polish campaign of 1920. Topics include the enemy situation on the Vistula in 1920 (character and aims of Tuchaczewski), influence of the terrain on the decision of Tuchaczewski in 1920, disposition of the Russian...
This study presents information on the motor transport service of the French Army, the first automobile regulating commission, organization of and duties assigned to the Automobile Regulating Commissions, non specialization of vehicles, general...
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...