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Organization of a combat command for operation in Manchuria. A research report prepared at The Armored School, Fort Knox, Kentucky, 1951-1952.
No full textSpeaking very generally, this study has as its purpose an analysis of the combat command of the armored division to determine the changes in its organization that are desirable to better fit it to its combat role in the division. In view of the wide variety of possible approaches to this problem it was decided early in the study to limit the scope of the research to a determination of the de sirable composition of a combat command for employment in a specific theater of probable operations, examining the adequacy of the present organization, or possible organization, with respect to the troops and equipment now available to the Armored Division from which to form such combat commands.
TOC: Chapter 1 - Introduction; Chapter 2 - Manchuria; Chapter 3 - Military Geographical Analysis of Manchuria; Chapter 4 - Opposing Forces; Chapter 5 - Historic Examples; Chapter 6 - Proposed Organization; Chapter 7 - Conclusions and Recommendations; Bibliography; Appendices; Table of Illustrations
The role of the helicopter in the armored exploitation. A research report prepared at The Armored School, Fort Knox, Kentucky, 1951-1952.
No full textThe problem facing the committee was The Role of the Helicopter in Armored Operations; Would it be feasible and advantageous for the armored division to place the helicopter in a major supporting role ? Would the helicopter be able to assist armor in all situations or only in isolated or unusual cases? Could it be used on large scale or only in a minor role ? Would it be dependable under combat conditions or would its usefulness be restricted to rear areas? Would the problem involved in helicopter operation and maintenance overshadow its capabilities? These were questions confronting the committee in the early development of this study.
TOC: Chapter 1 - Introduction; Chapter 2 - Command and Control; Chapter 3 - Reconnaissance and Security; Chapter 4 - Resupply; Chapter 5 - Evacuation; Chapter 6 - Vehicle Maintenance; Chapter 7 - Limitations, Conclusions, and Recommendations; Appendices
Air transportability of the armored cavalry regiment. A research report prepared at The Armored School, Fort Knox, Kentucky, 1951-1952.
No full textThis research project comprises a study of the employment of the armored cavalry regiment in air transported operations. It contains an analysis of the military operations and present organization and equipment in light of the possible need for air transporting the regiment. Consideration is given to past, present, and future equipment as to its air transportability, air materiel available and under development, and ground facilities available or required. Examination is made of the possible need for modification of the present organization and equipment, so as to increase its air transportability and value in airborne operations.
TOC: Chapter 1 - Introduction; Chapter 2 - The Armored Cavalry Regiment; Chapter 3 - Air Materiel and Ground Facilities; Chapter 4 - Air Transported Employment; Chapter 5 - General Considerations; Chapter 6 - Conclusions and Recommendations; Appendix A
Armor in the attack of a Russian fortified area. A research report prepared at The Armored School, Fort Knox, Kentucky, 1951-1952.
No full textAll efforts were directed to attaining the ultimate goal of determining the feasibility of present doctrine regarding the employment of armor against a fortified area of a type (Russian) that might reasonably be encountered by our forces in any future conflict.
TOC: Introduction; Russian Defense of Fortified Areas; Operational Considerations; Use of Supporting Arms; Logistical Aspects; Recommendations; Appendix; Bibliography
Wire communications in the headquarters of an armored cavalry regiment. A research report prepared at The Armored School, Fort Knox, Kentucky, 1952-1953.
No full textIn any case, the problem remains essentially the same: to determine whether or not the men and equipment are sufficient to provide and maintain the wire communications required by the headquarters of an Armored Cavalry Regiment.
TOC: The Problem at Hand; The Armored Cavalry Regiment; Wire Employment in the Armored Cavalry Regiment; Observations and Conclusions; Appendices
JUSPAO field memorandum number 48, May 15, 1968: statement delivered by Ambassador Harriman May 13 at the opening session of official conversations with representatives of North Vietnam.
No full text"We come to Paris in a spirit of sincerity, good faith and hope: the hope that reason will prevail over rancor; the hope that peace will overcome war; the hope that we here will look forward to the promise of tomorrow… Let us open the way to the kind of honorable and stable peace that holds promise for all the people of Southeast Asia. The eyes of the people of the world are on us and their hopes for peace rest on what is done here.
Report on German concrete fortifications, September – October 1944.
No full textThere is a continuous need for information which will indicate the types of German concrete fortifications that may be encountered, the expected frequency of occurrence of each type, and the effectiveness of our standard weapons against them. This information is required for the development of new weapons and ammunition, for the determination of the requirements for various weapons, and for the development of means and methods for the destruction of these concrete fortifications. At the time the field work for this report was made, the only German concrete fortifications available for study were those in Normandy. It was decided to make a fairly detailed study of the types of concrete fortifications that existed in the Omaha Area, Utah Area, and in the immediate vicinity of Cherbourg. It is believed that the strong points studied in the above areas are representative German strongpoints. Section I: purpose and scope of report. Section II: German defenses. Section III: camouflage of German concrete fortifications. Section IV: description of common types of concrete fortifications and representative strongpoints. Section V: effect of artillery fire on German concrete fortifications. Appendices: A- report of Combined Operations Headquarters' special observer party on beach and coastal defenses in the Cherbourg area; B- report of artillery officer, 83rd Division, on effect of artillery fire during assault on St. Malo; and C- map, key to strongpoints
Replacements and combat observations (France and Italy).
No full textReport no. 593, 6 January 1945. Source: Capt. Benjamin A. Blackmer, Company G, 180th Infantry, 45th Division, 7th Army. Interviewed at Camp Kilmer, N.J., 28 December 1944. Summary of report: battlefield promotions recommended; Officer Candidate School training inadequate; orientation of enlisted replacements; more frequent and efficient patrolling recommended; relieving British or French units; map reading; and morale
Advantages of air transport.
No full textSummary: All routes of supply- roads, railroad, waterways, pipelines, air lifts- are needed in the arduous task of supplying a modern army. Each has its merits and will be used as circumstances dictate. In this Theater have been demonstrated some of the outstanding advantages of air supply- perhaps not heretofore fully appreciated. The above notes may be helpful in evaluating the importance of this relatively new channel of supply, and in emphasizing the growing need for airfields to serve supply as well as combat functions
Movement orders, shipment 5929.
No full textIt is desired that you take without delay the action for which you are responsible to prepare for foreign service and to move the units listed below to the Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation (for further movement by water transportation) so as to arrive at a time to be determined by the Port Commander