Download or read book Field Service Regulations felddienst Ordnung 1908 of the German Army written by Prussia (Kingdom). Kriegsministerium and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Piercing the Fog of War written by Martin Samuels and published by Helion and Company. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the late 1970s, anglophone and German military literature has been fascinated by the Wehrmacht‘s command system, especially the practice of Auftragstaktik. There have been many descriptions of the doctrine, and examinations of its historical origins, as well as unflattering comparisons with the approaches of the British and American armies prior to their adoption of Mission Command in the late 1980s. Almost none of these, however, have sought to understand the different approaches to command in the context of a fundamental characteristic of warfare – friction. This would be like trying to understand flight, without any reference to aerodynamics. Inherently flawed, yet this is the norm in the military literature. This book seeks to address that gap. First, the nature of friction, and the potential command responses to it, are considered. This allows the development of a typology of eight command approaches; each approach then being tested to identify its relative effectiveness and requirements for success. Second, the British and German armies’ doctrines of command during the period are examined, in order to reveal similarities and differences in relation to their perspective on the nature of warfare and the most appropriate responses. The experience of Erwin Rommel, both as a young subaltern fighting the Italians in 1917, and then as a newly-appointed divisional commander against the French in 1940, is used to test the expression of the German doctrine in practice. Third, the interaction of these different command doctrines is explored in case studies of two key armoured battles, Amiens in August 1918 and Arras in May 1940, allowing the strengths and weaknesses of each to be highlighted and the typology to be tested. The result is intended to offer a new and deeper understanding of both the nature of command as a response to friction, and the factors that need to be in place in order to allow a given command approach to achieve success. The book therefore in two ways represents a sequel to the author’s earlier work, Command or Control? Command, Training and Tactics in the British and German Armies, 1888-1918 (London: Cass, 1995), in that it both takes the conceptual model of command developed there to a deeper level, and also takes the story from the climax of 1918 up to the end of the first phase of the Second World War.
Download or read book The Laws of Land Warfare written by Joseph Richardson Baker and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Catalogue of the Library of the Royal United Service Institution written by Royal United Service Institution (Great Britain). Library and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Armies of Austria Hungary and Germany 1740 1914 written by László M. Alfőldi and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Rocky Road to the Great War written by Nicholas Murray and published by Potomac Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-08-31 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nicholas Murray's The Rocky Road to the Great War examines the evolution of field fortification theory and practice between 1877 and 1914. During this period field fortifications became increasingly important, and their construction evolved from primarily above to below ground. The reasons for these changes are crucial to explaining the landscape of World War I, yet they have remained largely unstudied. The transformation in field fortifications reflected not only the ongoing technological advances but also the changing priorities in the reasons for constructing them, such as preventing desertion, protecting troops, multiplying forces, reinforcing tactical points, providing a secure base, and dominating an area. Field fortification theory, however, did not evolve solely in response to improving firepower or technology. Rather, a combination of those factors and societal ones-for example, the rise of large conscript armies and the increasing participation of citizens rather than subjects-led directly to technical alterations in the actual construction of the fieldworks. These technical developments arose from the second wave of the Industrial Revolution in the late nineteenth century that provided new technologies that increased the firepower of artillery, which in turn drove the transition from above- to belowground field fortification. Based largely on primary sourcesùincluding French, British, Austrian, and American military attache reports-Murray's enlightening study is unique in defining, fully examining, and contextualizing the theories and construction of field fortifications before World War I.
Download or read book Journal of the Royal United Service Institution written by Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Rise of Rail power in War and Conquest 1833 1914 written by Edwin A. Pratt and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dying to Learn written by Michael A. Hunzeker and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Dying to Learn, Michael Hunzeker develops a novel theory to explain how wartime militaries learn. He focuses on the Western Front, which witnessed three great-power armies struggle to cope with deadlock throughout the First World War, as the British, French, and German armies all pursued the same solutions-assault tactics, combined arms, and elastic defense in depth. By the end of the war, only the German army managed to develop and implement a set of revolutionary offensive, defensive, and combined arms doctrines that in hindsight represented the best way to fight. Hunzeker identifies three organizational variables that determine how fighting militaries generate new ideas, distinguish good ones from bad ones, and implement the best of them across the entire organization. These factors are: the degree to which leadership delegates authority on the battlefield; how effectively the organization retains control over soldier and officer training; and whether or not the military possesses an independent doctrinal assessment mechanism. Through careful study of the British, French, and German experiences in the First World War, Dying to Learn provides a model that shows how a resolute focus on analysis, command, and training can help prepare modern militaries for adapting amidst high-intensity warfare in an age of revolutionary technological change.
Download or read book War Diary written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-06-24 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is War Diary A war diary is an official document that is kept by military forces and details their operations during times of war. This record is updated on a regular basis. These diaries serve two purposes: first, they are used to capture information that can be utilized by the military in the future to enhance its training and tactics, and second, they are intended to provide a detailed record of the activities of units that can be utilized by historians in the future. War diaries are primarily concerned with the management and operations of the unit that they cover; however, they may also include information specifically about individual members of the military. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: War diary Chapter 2: Military doctrine Chapter 3: Jäger (infantry) Chapter 4: Room 40 Chapter 5: Gunboat diplomacy Chapter 6: Evacuation of East Prussia Chapter 7: Prince Adalbert of Prussia (1811-1873) Chapter 8: OP-20-G Chapter 9: Staff (military) Chapter 10: George Pearce (II) Answering the public top questions about war diary. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of War Diary.
Download or read book Military Science written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-06-03 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is Military Science Military science is the study of military processes, institutions, and behavior, along with the study of warfare, and the theory and application of organized coercive force. It is mainly focused on theory, method, and practice of producing military capability in a manner consistent with national defense policy. Military science serves to identify the strategic, political, economic, psychological, social, operational, technological, and tactical elements necessary to sustain relative advantage of military force; and to increase the likelihood and favorable outcomes of victory in peace or during a war. Military scientists include theorists, researchers, experimental scientists, applied scientists, designers, engineers, test technicians, and other military personnel. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Military Science Chapter 2: Carl von Clausewitz Chapter 3: Military Strategy Chapter 4: Military Chapter 5: Military Doctrine Chapter 6: Order of Battle Chapter 7: Military Science Fiction Chapter 8: Veteran Chapter 9: Unconventional Warfare Chapter 10: Network-centric Warfare (II) Answering the public top questions about military science. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Military Science.
Download or read book Journal of the Royal United Service Institution Whitehall Yard written by and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 972 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Catalogue of the Military Information Division Library written by United States. Adjutant-General's Office. Military Information Division and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Military Doctrine written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-06-18 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is Military Doctrine Military doctrine is the expression of how military forces contribute to campaigns, major operations, battles, and engagements. A military doctrine outlines what military means should be used, how forces should be structured, where forces should be deployed, and the modes of cooperation between types of forces. "Joint doctrine" refers to the doctrines shared and aligned by multinational forces or joint service operations. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Military doctrine Chapter 2: Finnish Defence Forces Chapter 3: French Armed Forces Chapter 4: Mutual assured destruction Chapter 5: No first use Chapter 6: Electromagnetic warfare Chapter 7: Military science Chapter 8: Military strategy Chapter 9: Special operations Chapter 10: AirLand Battle (II) Answering the public top questions about military doctrine. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Military Doctrine.
Download or read book The Killing of the Iron Twelve written by Hedley Malloch and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2019-05-30 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[A] compelling read . . . Highly recommended for its extraordinarily powerful insight into the fragged edges of the first months of the European War.” —The Western Front Association Why did the Germans brutally and illegally execute a group of British soldiers who had been trapped behind the lines during the retreat to the Marne in 1914? Hedley Malloch, in this gripping and meticulously researched account, vividly describes the fate the soldiers on the run, and of the French civilians who sheltered them. He tells a dramatic and tragic story of escape, betrayals and punishment that also gives a fascinating insight into the life stories of the soldiers and civilians involved and the mind-set of the German army on the Western Front. The book names the German officers responsible for this atrocity and explores their motivations. “This is an episode of WW1 with which I am not familiar, and one that I found particularly fascinating and, at the same time, harrowing. The author attempts to set the record straight by naming the perpetrators of this enormous outrage.” —Books Monthly “Hedley Malloch, who is chair of the Iron Memorial fund and Honorary Life Member of the RMFA, has done a wonderful job with his book, a true memorial in its own right to those that were executed; innocent soldiers who just happened to find themselves on the wrong side of the lines.” —Redcoat and Khaki “If you have a Top Ten ‘books on the First World War’—then make room for The Killing of the Iron Twelve by Hedley Malloch.” —The Western Front Association
Download or read book Operational Level of War written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-05-31 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is Operational Level of War In the field of military theory, the operational level of war represents the level of command that connects the details of tactics with the goals of strategy. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Operational level of war Chapter 2: Blitzkrieg Chapter 3: On War Chapter 4: Military science Chapter 5: Military strategy Chapter 6: Military Chapter 7: Military doctrine Chapter 8: Military operation Chapter 9: AirLand Battle Chapter 10: Maneuver warfare (II) Answering the public top questions about operational level of war. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Operational Level of War.
Download or read book Letters on Applied Tactics written by Otto F. W. T. Griepenkerl and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
