In 1999 the European Union (EU) established goals of fielding by 2003 a 60,000-troop force, deployable within sixty days and sustainable for up to one year. The force will be used for so-called “Petersberg” tasks, that is, humanitarian and...
This study examines the conditions that the United States must set to ensure that the international community will recognize the legitimacy of preemptive actions and avoid recrimination and isolation. Case studies will be examined within the...
This thesis investigates how an air component commander integrates air-to-ground target identification criteria into combat air operations. The analytical methodology of the thesis begins by developing common attributes of effective criteria. It...
The aim and duty of the artillery is to deliver effective fire when and where needed. Proposes that the problem of delivering effective fire on a given point at a given time is largely one of technique. Talks focus primarily on technique.
Address given 10 June 1946, giving an overall view of guided missiles. Discusses the birth of the program during World War II in America, Germany and Japan and also looks at the then-current capabilities and situation.
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 pamphlet is designed for the guidance of meteorological observers, providing information on the uses of equipment and terminology of meteorology. Discusses barometers, wind measurments, thunderstorms, weather and clouds, and correct use of...
The Illustrated War News was a weekly magazine during World War I, published by Illustrated London News. The magazine contained articles, photographs, diagrams and maps. This book is a compilation of issues from October, November and December of...
This postwar Intelligence bulletin purpose is to furnish intelligence on foreign military forces to the junior officers and enlisted men of the Regular Army. Subjects include weapons, strategy, and tactics. Sep 1944-Aug 1945 are in this section.
This postwar Intelligence bulletin purpose is to furnish intelligence on foreign military forces to the junior officers and enlisted men of the Regular Army. Subjects include weapons, strategy, and tactics. Sep 1942 - Aug 1943 are in this section.
The report of a combat action as seen by two opposing commanders. To be of any value, the report had to shed some light on the problems of today: fluid actions of mobile forces operating over widely separated areas; the logistic problems incumbent...
Detailed information for determining the most practicable approach to the islands of Miyako Jima, Kikai Jima, and Okino Erabu Shima and best means of applying force for capture, including geography, topography, sea and weather conditions, enemy...
Report on the Eighth Air Force's mission to target multiple defensive installations, consisting of anti-aircraft and artillery positions and strong points covering the Gironde estuary in southwest France and defensive installations in Germany.
This manual provides the framework for understanding low-intensity conflict (LIC) at the battalion and brigade levels to include the definition and nature of LIC, the military's role, imperatives, and operational categories. It also provides...
Subtitled "including an extract on the use of searchlights; and note on the application of the acoustic goniometer to firing by sound and to the orientation of searchlights." Describes the use of the acoustic goniometer, which is used for...
FM 100-5 is the Army's keystone How to Fight manual. It is consistent with NATO doctrine and strategy. FM 100-5 provides operational guidance for use by commanders and trainers at all echelons. It forms the foundation of Army service school...
This manual provides the infantryman with guidelines and techniques for fighting against an organized enemy in built-up areas who may or may not be separated from the civilian population. Some techniques for dealing with insurgents, guerrillas, and...