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Army Downsizing Following World War I, World War Ii, Vietnam, and a Comparison to Recent Army Downsizing
ARMY DOWNSIZING FOLLOWING WORLD WAR I, WORLD WAR II, VIETNAM, AND A COMPARISON TO RECENT ARMY DOWNSIZING A thesis presented to the Faculty of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree MASTER OF MILITARY ART AND SCIENCE Military History by GARRY L. THOMPSON, USA B.S., University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, Ohio, 1989 Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 2002 Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. REPORT DOCUMENTATION PAGE Form Approved OMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burder for this collection of information is estibated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burder to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports (0704-0188), 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR FORM TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. 1. REPORT DATE (DD-MM-YYYY) 2. REPORT TYPE 3. DATES COVERED (FROM - TO) 31-05-2002 master's thesis 06-08-2001 to 31-05-2002 4. TITLE AND SUBTITLE 5a. CONTRACT NUMBER ARMY DOWNSIZING FOLLOWING WORLD WAR I, WORLD II, VIETNAM AND 5b. -
General Lesley J. Mcnair: Little-Known Architect of the U.S
General Lesley J. McNair: Little-Known Architect of the U.S. Army By [Copyright 2012] Mark T. Calhoun Submitted to the graduate degree program in History and the Graduate Faculty of the University of Kansas in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. ________________________________ Dr. Theodore A. Wilson ________________________________ Dr. Robert F. Baumann ________________________________ Dr. Christopher R. Gabel ________________________________ Dr. Jeffrey P. Moran ________________________________ Dr. Brent J. Steele Date Defended: April 6, 2012 The Dissertation Committee for Mark T. Calhoun certifies that this is the approved version of the following dissertation: General Lesley J. McNair: Little-Known Architect of the U.S. Army ________________________________ Dr. Theodore A. Wilson Date approved: April 6, 2012 ii ABSTRACT General Lesley J. McNair demonstrated an innovative spirit and exceptional intellectual capacity in his efforts to organize and train the U.S. Army for World War II. The influence he exerted on Army doctrine, training, equipment development, unit organization, and combined arms fighting methods placed him among the handful of generals most responsible for both the effectiveness and the flaws of the force that the United States sent to war in 1942. Through his strong views and aggressive leadership, McNair played a key role in guiding the Army’s interwar mechanization and doctrinal development efforts. Many studies of this period have described aspects of his participation in that process. However, no comprehensive study of McNair’s forty-year military career exists, largely because he did not survive the war, and he left behind no personal memoirs or diaries when he died of wounds inflicted by errant American bombs in Normandy on July 25, 1944. -
Military Academy Estahlished 1B8u - Lexiivgtoiv, Md
IDENTUIDRTH MILITARY ACADEMY ESTAHLISHED 1B8U - LEXIIVGTOIV, MD. HIGH SCHDDL MH JUMDR COLLEGE ^ifMiipi' iiyw •mn.'>'w»in^iiiiffpi^iwy'.?^^'yyy>^'-inj - WENTWDHTH'S PURPDSI It is the purpose of Wentworth Military Academy to provide the best conditions possible for the all 'round development of worthy boys and young men. To attain this high purpose, the Academy places greatest emphasis upon these four points: First, it is the Academy's aim to assemble only the highest types of students—deserving youths of good parentage—to assure wholesome associations and greater progress. Every pre caution is taken to keep undesirable boys—all those that might prove detrimental to others— out of the Academy. Second, to employ only men of highest character and ability for its faculty. It is not enough for a Wentworth faculty member to be merely scholarly and a splendid instructor. He must also possess a spirit of friendliness and a sincere desire to give kindly help whenever necessary. He must thoroughly understand the innermost problems of boys—be patient with them—and be ready to serve each boy to the best of his ability. Third, to provide the very best equipment throughout every department to the end that every boy will have all those things necessary to his health and happiness and that none shall want for anything that will help him to make progress. Fourth, to provide a program for each day that will best serve the interests of every student. 0 " WEIVTWDRTH FROM THE AIR No. I. Administration Building, Mess Hall, No. 8. Commandant's and Athletic Director's Library and Laboratories. -
Military Academy Established 18Bu - Lexingtoiv, Mo
© IDENTUIDHTH MILITARY ACADEMY ESTABLISHED 18BU - LEXINGTOIV, MO. HIGH SCHODL MH JUMDH COLLEGE p.j- -,.,. .. v 'ir,,,^^ W-'..- ' • WEMTWDHTHS PURPOSE It is the purpose of Wentworth Military Academy to provide the best conditions possible for the all 'round development of worthy boys and young men. To attain this high purpose, the Academy places greatest emphasis upon these four points: First, it is the Academy's aim to assemble only the highest types of students—deserving youths of good parentage—to assure wholesome associations and greater progress. Every pre caution is taken to keep undesirable boys—all those that might prove detrimental to others— out of the Academy. Second, to employ only men of highest character and ability for its faculty. It is not enough for a Wentworth faculty member to be merely scholarly and a splendid instructor. He must also possess a spirit of friendliness and a sincere desire to give kindly help whenever necessary. He must thoroughly understand the innermost problems of boys—be patient with them—and be ready to serve each boy to the best of his ability. Third, to provide the very best equipment throughout every department to the end that every boy will have all those things necessary to his health and happiness and that none shall want for anything that will help him to make progress. Fourth, to provide a program for each day that will best serve the interests of every student. "^ ^ p. WENTWDRTH FROM THE AIR No. I. Administration Building, Mess Hall, No. 8. Commandant's and Athletic Director's Library and Laboratories. -
This Document IS a HOLDING of the ARCHIVES SECTION LIBRARY SERVICES FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS DOCUMENT NO
~1Pd~XTIC~L STUDY '~R~AII31 IN OV~SIA2 arl13 li Realism in overseas supply pia zing, by L~t Gol C. B. Henderson. CCISC. 1946-47. JUiN 2 1 1965 This Document IS A HOLDING OF THE ARCHIVES SECTION LIBRARY SERVICES FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS DOCUMENT NO. N-128.20 COPY NO. W Col: J Th GNERALC STAFF C0ILB(JE Regular. Course 1946-4'1 ANALYTICAL STUD~Y RR LI 'tIN OVERSEAS SUPPLY IPLAN TING Page The Problem 1 Facts Bearing on the Problem .. ............ 1-2 Discussion .. ..... .... ... .. 2-8 Conclusions.............. ....... 9-10 Recommendations....................10-11 Appendix A - Procurement Appendix B - Documentation. Appendix C - Port and Beach Activity Appendix D - Service Troop Requirements. Appendix EL - Storage Appendix F- Transportation Appendix G- Bibliography Submnitted by: Carroll B. Henderson Lt Col, Cavalry REAi=SM IN OV1RIS SUPPLY IMPJING A. ?ROBL A. A picture of the phases of supply planning in the Zone of Interior and overseas theaters, is here presented, with the idea of indicating the apparent lack of realism and appreciation for the critical factors limiting the receipts and distribution of cargo. While it is appreciated that all phases cannot be considered in a study of this.scope, it is believed that sufficient information is available to develop solutions to the principal problems affecting the matching of supply demands to lines of communications capabilities. It must be appreciated that the allied nations won the war due to overwhelming superiority of natural resources and nan-power, of which the united States contributed the maximum end products and accompanying jobs which ultimately determined the destruction of the Axis Forces. -
98963783.Pdf
10,000 FAMOUS FREEMASONS B y WILLIAM R. DENSLOW Volume III K - P Foreword by HARRY S. TRUMAN, P.G.M. Past Master, Missouri Lodge of Research Published by Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Co., Inc. Richmond, Virginia Copyright, I957, William R. Denslow K Carl Kaas Norwegian lawyer and grand master of the Grand Lodge of Norway since 1957. b. in 1884. He played an important part in securing the return of the many valuable articles and library belonging to the grand lodge which had been removed by the Germans during WWII. Harry G. Kable (1880-1952) President of Kable Bros. 1931-49. b. July 15, 1880 in Lanark, Ill. He was with the Mount Morris News and Gospel Messenger, Mount Morris, Ill. from 1896-98. In 1898 with his twin brother, Harvey J., purchased the Mount Morris Index. Since 1905 it has specialized in the printing of periodicals and magazines. Member of Samuel H. Davis Lodge No. 96, Mt. Morris, Ill. 32° AASR (NJ) and Shriner. d. July 2, 1952. Howard W. Kacy President of Acacia Mutual Life Ins. Co. b. Sept. 19, 1899 in Huntington, Ind. Graduate of U. of Indiana. Admitted to the bar in 1921. He has been with Acacia Mutual since 1923, successively as counsel, general counsel, vice president, 1st vice president, executive vice president, and president since 1955. Director since 1935. Mason and member of DeMolay Legion of Honor. Benjamin B. Kahane Motion picture executive. b. in Chicago in 1891. Graduate of Chicago Kent Coll. of Law in 1912, and practiced in Ill. until 1919. -
A Soldiers Place in History: Fort Polk, Louisiana
A Soldier’s Place in History: Fort Polk, Louisiana Kane and Keeton 2004 and Keeton Fort Louisiana Kane Polk, A Soldier’s Place in History: A Soldier’s Place in History Fort Polk, Louisiana Soldiers marching during the May 1940 Louisiana Maneuvers Sharyn Kane and Richard Keeton A Soldier’s Place in History Fort Polk, Louisiana Sharyn Kane and Richard Keeton Funded by The Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk Administered and published by Southeast Archeological Center National Park Service Tallahassee, Florida 2004 To the soldiers who have passed through the gates of Fort Polk, and to those yet to come. May we never forget their service to our nation. Contents Preface 5 Acknowledgments 6 1. Tanks Descend on Leesville, Winning Favor and a Future 7 2. War Threatens, Reputations Rise and Fall 11 3. “Basement Conspirators” Hatch a Plan 29 4. Louisiana Maneuvers Stir Worry and Change 43 5. Thousands Apply to Build Camp Polk 55 6. The Battle of Mount Carmel Rages 67 7. There Are No Rules in War 79 8. Camp Polk Builds for World War II 93 9. Rationing, Dancing, and New Roles for Women 104 10. Troops Tested in a Famous Battle 117 11. A Bleak Christmas Befalls Soldiers 133 12. German POWs Arrive at Camp Polk 151 13. Angels Fall into Prison 159 14. Peace, Then Another War Erupts 165 15. Fort Polk: A New Name, A New Mission 177 16. “Tunnel Rats” Roam Beneath Tiger Ridge 203 17. Cold War Dictates New Preparations 217 18. The Second Armored Cavalry Triumphs 228 19. -
An Analysis of the Narrow Front Plan and the Factors Affecting Its Success
University of Nebraska at Omaha DigitalCommons@UNO Student Work 5-1-1973 The narrow front versus the broad front: An analysis of the narrow front plan and the factors affecting its success Bobbie G. Pedigo University of Nebraska at Omaha Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/studentwork Recommended Citation Pedigo, Bobbie G., "The narrow front versus the broad front: An analysis of the narrow front plan and the factors affecting its success" (1973). Student Work. 373. https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/studentwork/373 This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by DigitalCommons@UNO. It has been accepted for inclusion in Student Work by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@UNO. For more information, please contact [email protected]. THE NARROW FRONT VERSUS THE BROAD FRONT: AN ANALYSIS OF THE NARROW FRONT PLAN AND THE FACTORS AFFECTING ITS SUCCESS A Thesis Presented to the Department of History and the Faculty of the Graduate College University of Nebraska at Omaha In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts by Bobbie G. Pedigo May 1973 UMI Number: EP73011 All rights reserved INFORMATION TO ALL USERS The quality of this reproduction is dependent upon the quality of the copy submitted. In the unlikely event that the author did not send a complete manuscript and there are missing pages, these will be noted. Also, if material had to be removed, a note will indicate the deletion. Dissertation: WbiisMng UMI EP73011 Published by ProQuest LLC (2015). Copyright in the Dissertation held by the Author. Microform Edition © ProQuest LLC. -
Military Academy Established 1888- Lexington, Mo
IDEOTUIDHTH MILITARY ACADEMY ESTABLISHED 1888- LEXINGTON, MO. HIGH SCHOOL ANH JUNIOB COLLEGE 'W WE^TWDHTH'S PURPOSE It is the purpose of Wentworth Military Academy to provide the best conditions possible for the all 'round development of worthy boys and young men. To attain this high purpose, the Academy places greatest emphasis upon these four points: First, it is the Academy's aim to assemble only the highest types of students—deserving youths of good parentage—to assure wholesome associations and greater progress. Every pre caution is taken to keep undesirable boys—all those that might prove detrimental to others— out of the Academy. Second, to employ only men of highest character and ability for its faculty. It is not enough for a Wentworth faculty member to be merely scholarly and a splendid instructor, hie must also possess a spirit of friendliness and a sincere desire to give kindly help whenever necessary. He must thoroughly understand the innermost problems of boys—be patient with them—and be ready to serve each boy to the best of his ability. Third, to provide the very best equipment throughout every department to the end that every boy will have all those things necessary to his health and happiness and that none shall want for anything that will help him to make progress. Fourth, to provide a program for each day that will best serve the interests of every student. WENTWDRTH FROM THE AIR No. I. Administration Building, Mess Hall, No. 8. Alumni Stadium. Library and Laboratories. No. 2. Hickman Hall. No. 9. Drill and Athletic Field. -
Military Department
mmf f''; ^ i i Mum WENTWORTH MILITARY ACADEMY. LEXINGTON, MISSOURI <^N ESTABLISHED 1880 Annual Catalogue Announcement 1907 - 1908 ' 1908-1909 Q^ptitmortlj tUtarg f-lrabfmg Xl^xtngtnn, JQtBBCurt "Mens Sana in Corpore Sano" 'atn^w^'y^^ — 2 — .•&i^t;ahirl-VvOr^A^g-ftk,^":Llr.i^.;^.ia;Aatf.;, •yli'.:. Summary of Advantages. OFFERED BY WENTWORTH MILITARY ACADEMY. I. It is the oldest and largest Military School in the Middle West, and has been under the same management from the very beg-inning of its history—a period of twenty-eight years. II. It has the services of an active U. S. Army officer, detailed by the War Department, as Professor of Military Science and Tactics. It is rated by the War Department in Class "A," the highest class of Military Schools. There are only 19 in this class in the United States. III. The expenses are lozv, considering the advantages offered. IV. The location is in a town of schools, and this collection of schools secures many advantages that one alone does not possess. It is only 43 miles from Kansas City. V. It is not an individual enterprise, but is incorporated and belongs to a board of trustees. It has no debt whatever. These facts insure permanence. VI. Situated on the bluffs of the Missouri River, with natviral drainage, our health record is unrivaled. VII. Our buildings, excepting the armory hall, are of brick and stone, were constructed for their ])resent use, are heated by hot water, and are lighted by gas and electricity. VIII. We believe the first duty of a teacher of boys to be the development of true manhood, and his principal labor character building, and we work to these ends. -
US Logistical Support of the Allied Mediterranean Campaign, 1942-1945
Syracuse University SURFACE Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public History - Dissertations Affairs 2011 Victory's Foundation: US Logistical Support of the Allied Mediterranean Campaign, 1942-1945 David D. Dworak Syracuse University Follow this and additional works at: https://surface.syr.edu/hst_etd Part of the History Commons Recommended Citation Dworak, David D., "Victory's Foundation: US Logistical Support of the Allied Mediterranean Campaign, 1942-1945" (2011). History - Dissertations. 95. https://surface.syr.edu/hst_etd/95 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at SURFACE. It has been accepted for inclusion in History - Dissertations by an authorized administrator of SURFACE. For more information, please contact [email protected]. ABSTRACT From November 1942 until May 1945, the Allied nations fought a series of campaigns across the Mediterranean. Ever since, historians have debated the role and impact of the Mediterranean theater upon the greater war in Europe. Through analysis of official archival documents, unit histories from the period, and personal memoirs, this dissertation investigates the impact of US Army service forces on each of the campaigns and operations conducted across the Mediterranean theater. Additionally, this study examines how the campaigns of the Mediterranean shaped and informed the 1944 landings in France and the subsequent drive into Germany. This dissertation argues that the Normandy invasion of 1944 and victory over Germany did not just happen. The success that the Allied forces enjoyed in France and Germany had its foundation set in the learning and experiences of the Mediterranean that began in November 1942. -
AURAND, HENRY S.: Papers, 1873-1978
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER LIBRARY ABILENE, KANSAS AURAND, HENRY S.: Papers, 1873-1978 Accessions 70-47, A75-27, A75-27/1, A76-9, A77-18, A78-26 Processed by: MJP, ARK, VJA The Papers of General Henry S. Aurand were deposited in the Dwight D. Eisenhower Library in July of 1969 by General Aurand. In April 1969, Aurand executed an instrument of gift for these papers. Linear feet shelf space occupied: 37.8 Approximate number of pages: 63,200 Approximate number of items: 30,100 Literary property rights in the unpublished writings of Henry S. Aurand are reserved to him during his lifetime, and thereafter to Evan Peter Aurand II, and thereafter to whomsoever he shall designate or to the United States. By agreement with the donor the following classes of documents will be withheld from research: 1. Papers relating to the family and private business affairs. 2. Papers relating to the family and private business affairs of other persons who had correspondence with General Aurand. 3. Papers relating to investigations of individuals or to appointments and personnel matters. 4. Papers containing statements made by or to General Aurand in confidence unless in the judgment of the Director of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Library the reason for the confidentiality no longer exists. 5. All other papers which contain information or statements that might be used to injure, harass, or damage any living person. SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE Lieutenant General Henry Spiese Aurand was born 21 April 1894 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. He graduated number twenty out of one hundred sixty-five cadets from West Point, and was commissioned into the Coast Artillery Corps in 1915.