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River crossing of an infantry division.
No full textThe crossing of the Dniester on the 9th of May 1915, by the Russian division (made up of frontier troops) is of particular interest. It is the object of the author to stress the errors committed in the crossing of the Dniester on the above date (utilizing the instance of the crossing of the Russian division as an instructive example), and to point out the consequences of the mistakes committed
Changes in TOE for ROCID and ROCAD.
No full textProblem- to ensure that the College receives detailed TOE data as soon as possible in order to prevent delays in preparation of revised FM 7-100 (document contains a time schedule for rewrite and new format), FM 101-10, minor changes in other manuals, and /60 instructional material. Scan is best quality- several pages in original physical document are illegible. Duplicate digital pdf pages are also duplicates in the original and were scanned as such
Army aircraft family, 1 January 1973.
No full textBlack and white photographs highlight training, utility (fixed wing), cargo, utility (rotary wing), observation/surveillance, and attack aircraft
Report of the Army Air Forces Center, Orlando, Florida. Tactics and technique for employment of toxic gas bombs by the Army Air Forces. AAF Board Project no. 4687A373.11, 10 October 1945.
No full textObject: to determine suitable bomber formations, bombing technique and force requirements necessary for the achievement of bomb densities specified for standard chemical bombs, with respect to time and area, under various meteorological and terrain conditions, for different tactical objectives and over target areas of varying sizes. Recommendations: it is recommended that this study be considered a suitable preliminary guide for the planning of initial toxic gas bombing missions, subject to verification by more extensive test and operational data in event of the instigation of chemical warfare
Operations instructions no. 82: Southwest Pacific Area.
No full textSouthwest Pacific Area forces continue regrouping of forces in preparation for future operations. The document details communications and logistics, combat units and service units (the unit and approximate number of personnel), a summary of the enemy situation, reconnaissance and observation missions, and a distribution list
Operations instructions no. 95: Southwest Pacific Area.
No full textSouthwest Pacific forces will evacuate and abandon Noemfoor Island and the mainland of Cape Sansapor, and the Commanding General Eighth US Army is charged with that evacuation, as well as preparing troop units for and supervise their embarkation and movement to destinations indicated in the document. Annex 1, part 1 (units at Sansapor): troop movement directive no. 198- Allied air forces units, Eighth Army units, and 14th AA Command units (serial, unit, personnel, destination, unit to pass to control of commander indicated upon arrival at destination, and remarks). Annex 1, part 2 (units at Noemfoor): troop movement directive no. 198- Eighth Army units and 14th AA Command units (serial, unit, personnel, destination, unit to pass to control of commander indicated upon arrival at destination, and remarks). Additional pages detail Signal Corps messages
Interview with Major Eugene E. Surdyk, F.A., recently returned from the European Theater. Report no. 271, 18 December 1944.
No full textSource: Eugene E. Surdyk, Major, Field Artillery. Information given by source is based upon his personal observation and experiences between 15 January 1942 and 22 October 1944. Information of interest to the Office of the Surgeon General: health problems in the area; water supply; venereal disease problem; information concerning medical discipline; and information regarding nervous breakdowns and battle fatigue. Information of interest to the Army Ground Forces: value of heavy long range artillery as opposed to close support aviation; tank/infantry/field artillery cooperation; use of tank destroyers and tank units for reinforcing artillery; comments on the Tank Destroyer Fire Direction Center; observation battalions--sound and flash hanging developments; enemy propaganda; and enemy tactics. Information of interest to the Adjutant General: attitude of personnel towards WAC overseas. Information of interest to the Director of Materiel: effectiveness of the 4.2" mortar and the bazooka and its ammunition; desirability of a rainsuit; ponchos and raincoats; the need for animal pack saddles; desirability of light sleeping bags; C rations/K rations/10-in-1 rations/5-in-1 rations; and superior features of enemy equipment. Information of interest to the Requirements Division: comments on the shipping of reprocessed tires overseas. Information of interest to the Planning Division: need for officer training school in the field and improvement in method of officer replacement; and suggestions to improve relations between combat and base troops-morale. Information of interest to the Mobilization Division: comments on the wearing of shoulder patches; the use of cameras; the British Banda spirits duplicator; need for folding chairs and tables; comments on British field telephone; and enemy methods of reorganization. Information of interest to the Ordnance Department: storage of artillery ammunition; the effects of mildew and mold on equipment; American weapons- suggestions for improvement; American ammunition; accuracy of German artillery firing- use of muzzle; and comments on height used in German airburst artillery fire. Information of interest to the Signal Corps: comments on inter-battery communication
General supply plan for European Theater.
No full textGeneral supply plan for European Theater: responsible port; authorized levels of supply; special supply procedures; plan for supply of U.S. forces on the continent; and shipping requirements. Operational projects submitted by and approved for the European Theater of Operations have provided supplies and equipment for the present continental operation as follows: engineer, medical, ordnance, Quartermaster, signal, transportation, and Chemical Warfare Service
Operations instructions no. 92: Southwest Pacific Area.
No full textDetails areas designated by code names, submarine safety lanes, havens (Guam), submarine patrol zones, blind bombing zones, joint zone, air surface zones, and CINCPOA's zone notice C-2's temporary changes. A G-3 map of the Asiatic-Pacific area is included illustrating the above
Selection of personnel for information, education, and orientation duties.
No full textFour sections include referenced directives, careful selection, investigation, and elimination