Warfare & defence books

Charles F. ""Charlie"" Bolden, Jr., was born on 19 August 1946 in Columbia, South Carolina, and graduated from the...  Read More >>

Understanding the issues facing the US military's use of contractors and how they should be employed in compliance...  Read More >>

This thesis examines the history of command and control for combat search and rescue (CSAR) in a quest for proper...  Read More >>

This study attempts to answer the question, what issues should the next mobility study examine to determine the...  Read More >>

This study has been prepared at the Aerospace Studies Institute (ASI) as part of a continuing program to examine...  Read More >>

The dominating geographical feature of northwest Africa is the vast Sahara Desert. It is in this region that Al-Qaeda...  Read More >>

As the Joint force transforms to become more interdependent, the manner in which the Services train must also adapt....  Read More >>

The phenomenon of cost overruns in Department of Defense acquisition programs has been a problem for decades. In...  Read More >>

Largely the result of military restructuring away from overseas basing to a strategy of forward presence, the Air...  Read More >>

The utter brutality of World War I has amazed me, especially after walking the Verdun battlefield while stationed...  Read More >>

""The War Diary of a London Scot"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life and observations of Alderman...  Read More >>

During 1925-1926, the French found themselves locked into a fight to maintain their colonial power in French Morocco....  Read More >>

US airpower theory and doctrine depend on the concept that the destruction of a few key targets or centers of gravity...  Read More >>

General Smart was a model staff officer and combat planner. Performing those duties, he directly affected the nation's...  Read More >>

The military professional is a practically-minded individual. This is not, stereotypes aside, the result of an inflexible,...  Read More >>

""The Diary of Henry Teonge"" offers a captivating glimpse into the life of a chaplain aboard Royal Navy ships during...  Read More >>

This research paper discusses the transformational potential of nanotechnology, by the year 2035, to threaten U.S....  Read More >>

Looks at psychological warfare and the use of propaganda and its effects on morale in various settings, including...  Read More >>

Strategic decision makers have long recognized the paramount importance to the state and to the people of decisions...  Read More >>

The purpose of this project was to create an automated tool for conducting the Army Deliberate Decision Making Process...  Read More >>

The Naval Construction Force (NCF), also referred to as the SEABEEs, constitutes a significant asset to the joint...  Read More >>

This monograph investigates the ability of heavy brigades to conduct AirLand Battle. The investigation takes three...  Read More >>

The U.S. Army War College is pleased to present this anthology of selected student work from Academic Year 2011...  Read More >>

The focus of this paper is on the use of offensive social engineering in the Air Force. As the Air Force organizes,...  Read More >>

Presents a historical account of an airborne operation, specifically Operation Varsity--the airborne assault crossing...  Read More >>