This study discusses the possibility of commercial vehicles being adapted to military requirements, and whether it justifies a thorough test of their capabilities to be employed as the basic vehicle of a mechanized force.
This paper discusses the cavalry operation by the Italian Army and credits the organization of the cavalry units, mission planning, proper use of cavalry in the terrain, and good tactics to the successful outcome at the Battle of Vittorio Veneto.
This study discusses the desirability of making changes in the infantry division organization from the viewpoint of command, battle formations, road space, mobility, and supply.
The purpose of this paper is to determine what courses in military history were of particular benefit to the students, those which were not of sufficient value to be retained, and discover courses or methods of instruction which could be added...
This paper discusses the history of motor transport being integrated into the movement of military units and into military operations, with comments by various high commanders as to the organic assignment of motor transport.
This paper discusses the situation of the German forces at the Battle of Guise, August 28 - 29, 1914 with special reference to the German Second Army. Included is a translation from the French of La Guarde Allemande a la Bataille de Guise, pages...
This paper is a critical analysis of the operations of the 4th Cavalry Division from September 19 to the Armistice. Topics discussed include the surrounding terrain, forces (British and Turkish), plans, events of each day from September 19 to...
This paper is a comparison and discussion of the use of reserves by Russian and Japanese forces in the battle of the Yalu. The fighting among the battalions showed the outstanding differences in the employment of the two reserves. Three hand drawn...
An investigation of the advisability of further development of the "all-purpose gun", with a view to its employment against mechanized forces, aircraft, and the usual ground targets. This study assumes that the above weapon will be of about the...
This paper discusses how each war of ancient and medieval times witnessed alterations in military formations, tactics and weapons. Radical change in weapons resulted in radical tactical changes, continually changing the organization of nations for...
This study has taken the opportunity to broaden the scope to include associated material in order to treat fully the subject of combined reconnaissance operations by cavalry and aviation. The subject appears to be treated piecemeal in Field Service...
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...
In this study no reference will be made to records of the use of smoke in naval engagements nor will any consideration be given to the use of toxic smokes by either land or naval forces. Where historical examples have been found indicating that the...
The study focuses on the two years of the Mesopotamia campaign that showed the lack of foresight and proper planning, and over cautiousness of India, in the theatre to organize the lines of communication and base port. The immediate causes of the...
This document presents the operations of the 4th Australian Light Horse Brigade during the advance to, and the attack on, Beersheba. This is in conjunction with the 20th Corps, and the pursuit north to the vicinity of Junction Station during the...