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Battle of the Brenner.
No full textIn the six-month period preceding the cessation of hostilities on 2 May 1945, the air forces carried out a powerful attack on the enemy's lines of communication. This coordinated attack centered on the Verona-Innsbruck or Brenner pass rail line and was carried out by 57 Bomb Wing and 22 Tactical Air Command of the 12 Air Force and the 15 Air Force. This is the history of the part played by medium bombardment aircraft, B-25s of the 57 Bomb Wing, in the Battle of the Brenner. The information contained in this report is for the most part based on intelligence information dating from prior to the German collapse in Italy. In many cases later information derived from German documents and interrogation may add to or amend the material available at the time this report was written
Notes on campaign 162d Infantry in New Guinea.
No full textThe following notes and comments are based on the operations of the 162d Infantry from June 29 to September 12, 1943, in the Nassau Bay-Mubo-Tambu Bay-Salamaua areas of New Guinea. The operation included the movement of two battalions along the coast and the reduction of enemy defensive positions on the tops of ridges and mountains inland from the coast
Role of air support in Operation Market (a paper presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements of R630 role of aerospace power).
No full textJust how effective are airborne operations in conventional warfare? This question has plagued military strategists and tacticians since Brigadier General William Mitchell advocated the use of airborne troops in World War I. World War II saw the first large scale use of such operations, with greatly varied results. This paper deals with one such operation, "Operation Market." Described by General Georges S. Patton as "…the most momentous error of the war," and by Sir Winston Churchill as "…a decided victory", the battle would appear to be a paradox within itself. This paper will provide an in-depth look at that portion of Operation Market that dealt with air support of the operation prior to and inclusive of D-Day, and will attempt to determine the effectiveness of this support. Facts learned will provide a useful historical background for air support in future large scale airborne operations
MS #P-152.
No full textCaptain Schmeller's report describes an ice railway bridge across the Dnieper River near Kiev constructed for the purpose of supplying the German Sixth Army, which was operating in the area extending from Kharkov to south of Kursk
Air plans and plans and measures adopted defense against air attack.
No full textThe attached study presents, in summarized form, the plans that were prepared for the defense of the Panama Canal against air attack, and the measures that were adopted to place these plans into effect. It discusses the basic principles for the employment of the Air Force as applied to the Caribbean Theater, and how the application of these principles affected the organization of the Caribbean Defense Command
MS #C-020
No full textChapters include: Supreme Command, structure of the Wehrmacht, war economy; the northern area: Norway and Denmark; the west; the southwest; the southeast; the east; the air war (with notes on the naval war); and the last events (20 April – 1 May 1945)
Carrier Pigeon Service – German Army.
No full textContains a schematic layout of pigeon communication of 48 I.D. and of Pigeon Service of the Höhere Nachrichtenführer
Observations of a brigade commander.
No full textThe purpose of this paper is to assist other soldiers to prepare themselves for service in Vietnam, particularly at brigade level. These observations are based on experiences by a commanding officer, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, from June 1966 to February 1967 and on the many lessons learned from soldiers. Table of contents: circumstances of command; the enemy; intelligence; operations; command and control; logistics; personnel; training; base camp; and other command matters
History of Sixth Army Headquarters and Sixth Army area, 1 July -- 31 December 1948.
No full textThis history covers the period July through December 1948 for the Sixth Army. This period, primarily concerned with Selective Service and "Expansion of the Army," began with plans for major unit expansion and training and concluded with the budget cuts of November-December. At the end of the year, the Army was numerically stronger than in June 1948, but as regards "Expansion," Sixth Army had to bide its time and train what it had. This has particular reference to the 2d Division at Fort Lewis, Washington, the only active combat organization of size in the Area, and the 4th Infantry (Training) Division at Fort Ord, California
Soviet armored tactics. A research report prepared at The Armored School, Fort Knox, Kentucky, 1951-1952.
No full textThe objective of this report is to set forth in concise form a study of current Soviet armored organization and tactics. This study is intended to be used as a guide by small unit commanders and staff officers in furthering their professional knowledge concerning a potential adversary. The subjects as they appear in the report are: organization and general concepts of employment, the offense, the defense, special operations, and conclusions and recommendations