This study shows the development of General Allenby’s estimate and plan for the attack and capture of the Gaza-Beersheba line in early July, 1917. Topics include British and Turkish forces (their situations at that time, combat strength,...
This paper is a critical analysis that questions whether or not the French General staff in 1914 was surprised by the strength of the German forces initially employed on the western front, the employment of German reserve units for immediate...
This study presents a short resume of the chief events that occurred during General Murray’s period of command. Murray’s planning and military operations are the focus.
This study compares the Japanese and Russian forces’ employment of infantry at the Battle of the Liaoyang. Topics and headings include regiments, organization, physical conditions, mentality and spirit, arms and equipment, training, leadership,...
This paper describes the importance and necessity of a large British mounted infantry force to have operated against the mounted Boer troops during the South African War. A map of Paardeberg is included in the document.
This study interprets the value of a permanent corps organization for cavalry through the consideration of employment, training, research, and doctrine of foreign militaries.
This study is an in-depth analysis of the Aisne offensive detailing the importance of the American involvement and the major factors enabling tactical and strategical surprise.
In 1913 Russia and France had arranged that the Russians should make a rapid advance against the Germans in East Prussia in order to create a diversion to relieve the pressure against the French on the Western Front. This advance into East Prussia...
This study is a detailed narrative of the events of the German Baltic Island Expedition with concluding discussion of the effective principles and operational success.
This study discusses one of the first uses of tanks in battle, determining that it assisted the advance of infantry and had demonstrated capability for future development in mechanics and tactics.
This paper discusses the policy of operations of aviation incident to the extensive use of darkness to cover ground movements of troops, equipment, and supplies; the probable trends in development of aerial materiel, tactics, and organization to...
This study discusses the main battle within the area of Canal de L'Escaut and Canal du Nord in the employment of tanks by the British forces, with focus on the plans compared to actual events.
This study discusses the final Allied drive and principal causes of the collapse of the German military machine culminating in the Armistice on November 11, 1918.
This study discusses the possibility of the infantry scheme of maneuver being the best possible under the existing circumstances and in relation to Army doctrine.
This study discusses the operations of the 2d Division detailing on their movement, communications, and use of the reserves in obtaining the objectives.
This study discusses the situation in North Russia and the reasons for Allied intervention and focusing on the time and events during the American participation.