This document describes the operations of the United States' 26th Division and the orders that were given for various plans of attack during the Aisne Marne offensive. The 101st Machine Gun Battalion is highlighted. The document includes on map of...
This study asks whether Sir Ian Hamilton took the necessary actions and issued the necessary orders to accomplish the maximum results with the forces under his command during the period April 25-28. The paper is a critical analysis of the...
This document describes the essential qualities of leadership, a general description of Hamilton as a man, conditions of Hamilton’s command/leadership, and his actions during the campaign. The purpose of the paper is to examine his personal...
The author describes the importance of effective coordination and plans, that the system of defense was too rigid, and that there were errors by both the regimental and division commanders. Two maps show the Marne area and the sector occupied by...
This study seeks to answer two questions. The first discusses whether there was sufficient time afforded to the regimental and battalion commanders to make proper reconnaissance prior to the attack on the morning of 19 July, 1918. The second...
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...
This study discusses the recent development of tanks; their powers and limitations and plans for their tactical use in future combat. Since the World War, tanks have been developed that are highly mobile, capable of sustained cross-country work and...
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 treatise may be considered in the nature of a quasi-research in view of the unavailability of suitable data pertinent to the subject and the opinion of the writer reference to the adaptation of contemporary procedure now incorporated in supply...
The scope of this study includes 1) a condensed statement and explanation of approved regulations governing the cooperation of joint forces in coast defense, 2) a consideration of the nature of operations to be expected against our coastal...
A comparison of the methods of organizing signal communications personnel within the Infantry division, as obtaining in the United States Army during the World War and since post war reorganization, in the British Army and in the French Army. Also...
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...
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 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...
This research concerns itself essentially with a new type of transportation for machine gun units of the infantry regiment. In so far as practicable the discussion is confined to that subject. However since the adoption of the machine gun carrier...
This study evaluates information regarding facts relating the energetic reconnaissance of the enemy, the element of surprise and its apparent loss, and the French preparation to meet the attack.
This paper addresses the employment of tanks and combat cars, whether they should be used exclusively on offensive missions or whether they could also be used on the defense. It expounds on the different foreign views of the British, French,...
This document reveals the military geography of the North Atlantic coastal frontier. Because it is one of the most important regions in the United States (from a strategical defensive viewpoint), the military should have intensive and detailed...
This paper discusses the reconnaissance activities of a cavalry division, characteristics and limitations of reconnaissance agencies, and mission and coordination.