Iraq may well be on a course to becoming the next Iran ' an Islamic republic that tramples on individual liberties in the name of religion. Arguably, the propensity of the predominately Shia country is to develop a government more concerned with...
The seven Army Values are enduring qualities all Soldiers must strive to make part of their professional and personal lives. As Soldiers we cannot pick and choose where and when these values best serve our interests. Soldiers and leaders must make...
De Fluery was a French engineer who volunteered to serve with the American Army in its fight for independence from Britain. He was born in St. Hippolyte, France in 1749; trained as an engineer; and served in the French Army during the Corsican...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
Historical Division, Headquarters European Command
This study is the first of a series of three dealing with experiences of German prisoners of the Russians. The second is a detailed report on the methods of interrogation of prisoners; and the third is a medical officer's description of the...
Fighting identity: why we are losing our wars. Michael Vlahos; Our enemies understand that "it is in the living of war's mythic passage" that identity will be truly realized. We, for our part, blunder blindly on, fitting ourselves to their...
This document contains observations on military strategy, tactics, and battles of the 1800's as well as the history and associated duties of the staff, infantry, cavalry, artillery, and engineers of the army organization. Also includes critical...
The main reason for the study is to determine the application of principles to the defense against the wide envelopment using open warfare situations as examples. General employment of the combined arms is the focus. There are two maps showing the...
From shortly after its inception, Al Qa’ida has sought sanctuaries from which it could safely operate and provide support to Islamist groups around the world. It found one in Sudan from 1992 to 1996, in Afghanistan from the late 1980s to 2001,...