This study analyzes the Soviet invasion of Manchuria in August 1945 emphasizing the role played by the element of surprise. The analysis show how the Soviets applied surprise against the Japanese at the strategic, operational and tactical levels;...
The 1973 Middle East War demonstrated the lethality of modern warfare and the need to integrate combined arms doctrine into the United States Army and Air Force. The Air Ground Operations System (AGOS) of the US Army and Air Force Integrates...
This document describes the Battle of the Tardenois, copies of the principal orders, directions, instructions, letters and notes referred to in document's chapters, and the Chateau-Thierry-Soissons counteroffensive in World War I.
Headquarters, Army Ground Forces, Office of the Commanding General
This is a brief report covering the world-wide activities of Army Ground Forces from its organization in March 1942 to the surrender of Japan. The table of contents includes: the American ground soldier; building the ground Army in the United...
This manual provides information and guidance for personnel engaged in, or responsible for, bituminous, concrete, and expedient surfacing operations for roads and airfields. It includes information on construction materials, mix design, equipment,...
This book is written in question and answer format describing the objects of fortification and field profiles and examines the advantages and disadvantages of each. Covers obstacles, revetments, field works, defenses, demolition, sieges, and...
This is a field manual prepared under the direction of the Quartermaster General in 1929. Transport categories contained in the document include equitation, training remounts, use and care of animals, use and care of animal-drawn transport, use and...
This book is designed as a textbook to field train infantry soldiers on a 21 day schedule in details of the probable phases of attack and defense, with other tactical training.
This is one of a series published by the U.S. Army Center of Military History. The monograph discusses logistical organization and operation, logistics improvement programs, supply and maintenance improvement program, support activities and base...
This book contains the regulations for dismounted soldiers in the field artillery and mounted soldiers, firing instructions, the gun squad, conduct of fire, drivers, care of horses, and ceremonies.
Presents the organizational directive of the United States Army Air Corps 9th Air Force as of May 29, 1944. Includes sections covering the commanding general, plans and operations, maintenance, supply, personnel and training, transportation, and...
This report covers the period from the time the Engineer, Sixth Army, was first apprised of the Luzon operation, 14 September 1944, until the capture of Aparri on the northern tip of Luzon. The document stresses capabilities and limitations that...
This report covers the activities of Combat Team Twenty-Four, of the 4th Marine Division, during the Iwo Jima Operation, from inception to conclusion. Including planning and preparation, ship movements, landing assault, operation narrative, attack...
The years between 1926 and 1941 saw the steady development of the 40th Infantry Division as the California National Guard. Devoted to the order and stability of the State, and to the defense of the Nation, thousands of its members gave themselves...
The individual soldier's physical and mental preparation for battle are arguably two of the most important factors considered when deciding whether a force is ready for commitment to combat. While many believe technological advances reduce the need...
This British manual covers the duties and regulations for the Intelligence Corps, including organization, interpreters, guides, scouts, Secret Service, and financial instructions.
Enclosed are first 38 pages of Report of the Us. Defense Advisory Committee on professional and technical compensation, Volume 1. (UC 74 A4 1957) This is known as the Cordiner Report. It is important in NCO history since the committee, in 1957,...