Professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction, this 2009 Army Field Manual establishes doctrine (fundamental principles) for tactical counterinsurgency (COIN) operati……続きを見る
Part of our comprehensive series on the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and its "spy satellite" network, this volume covers the SAMOS satellite camera system and the incredible story of NASA's ……続きを見る
The story of combat service support during Operation Iraqi Freedom is one that could have been easily overlooked by history, except what would have been lost is more than a simple tale of Marines pe……続きを見る
Ellsworth's 180 Landings, to use its popular title, has not been superseded by a more detailed or comprehensive coverage since its original publication forty years ago. It concerns itself with four ……続きを見る
This official NASA history document - converted for accurate flowing-text ebook format reproduction - is a comprehensive chronology of development milestones in the Saturn rocket programs for the Sa……続きを見る
The history of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is described in this unique Department of Defense document. It covers the full spectrum of SOCOM activities: founding, Congressi……続きを見る
This is the story of one of the greatest scientific achievements of all time. It is the story of the founding of the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory and its successful secret mission to create the ……続きを見る
This volume describes those JCS activities related to developments in Vietnam during the period 1964-1966. At times, the role of the Joint Chiefs in events in Vietnam may appear to be submerged in t……続きを見る
In this comprehensive analysis of the worldwide military command and control system (WWMCCS), the author examines how organization, technology, and ideology contributed to the development of WWMCCS.……続きを見る
This 2012 report showcases studies that were done over the past three years on what the next set of strategic nuclear competitions might look like.
With most of the world's advanced economies now st……続きを見る
A symbol to the nation and the world since its beginning, the Pentagon above all is a metaphor of American power and influence with all the good and bad images such a symbol suggests. For most Ameri……続きを見る
Here is a concise guide to the U.S. Military Academy, with information on USMA programs, admissions, cadet life, and academy history. There is up-to-date information about academics; eligibility req……続きを見る
The Vicksburg Campaign: November 1862 - July 1863 - The campaign for the control of Vicksburg was one of the most important contests in determining the outcome of the Civil War. As President Abraham……続きを見る
Professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction, this Army Field Manual is the Army's doctrine for battlefield and garrison recovery operations. This publication applie……続きを見る
Three reports by the Defense Science Board (DSB) provide unique information about America's nuclear weapons program.
Part 1: Report of the Defense Science Board Permanent Task Force on Nuclear Weapo……続きを見る
Part of our value-added professional format series of U.S. military manuals, this U.S. Marine Corps publication MCRP contains definitions of Marine Corps terms and a listing of common abbreviations ……続きを見る
Part of our value-added professional format series of U.S. military manuals, this U.S. Marine Corps manual covers warfighting and the philosophy that distinguishes the U.S. Marine Corps. Chapter One……続きを見る
This official U.S. Marine Corps history provides unique information about important aspects of the Korean War. Here is an excerpt:
General Thomas arrived in Korea to face an entirely new war. The Oc……続きを見る
This volume presents a collection of articles describing different aspects of U.S. Marine Corps participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom during 2003. As with the previously published anthologies on ……続きを見る
This is a comprehensive, up-to-date survey of the U.S. Navy's nuclear propulsion program. Navy warships are deployed around the world every hour of every day to provide a credible "forward presence,……続きを見る
In December 2011, the last U.S. combat troops were withdrawn from Iraq after an almost 9-year presence in that country. This day was welcomed by the U.S. public after years of sacrifice and struggle……続きを見る
Professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction, this Army Field Manual describes the tactics, techniques, and procedures for use by Army aviation units during operatio……続きを見る
Part of our value-added professional format series, the River-Crossing Operations Field Manual (FM 90-13) describes how divisions and brigades conduct river crossings. This FM has been converted for……続きを見る
This is a vital 2013 report from the U.S. Defense Department warning of serious cyber threats to the military, including the critical nuclear weapons infrastructure. The report addresses the risk of……続きを見る
Colonel Slife chronicles the influence of the late Gen Wilbur L. "Bill" Creechーa leader, visionary, warrior, and mentorーin the areas of equipment and tactics, training, organization, and leader de……続きを見る
Professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction, this is the official U.S. government report on the atomic bombings of Japan which ended World War II and ushered in the……続きを見る
Most weapons in the U.S. nuclear stockpile were produced over 20 years ago and are being sustained beyond original design lifetimes. It is critical to ensure that these weapons are safe, secure, and……続きを見る
The War of 1812 is perhaps the United States' least known conflict. Other than Andrew Jackson's 1815 victory at New Orleans and Francis Scott Key's poem "The Star-Spangled Banner" written in 1814 du……続きを見る
This study revolves around friction, meaning the ubiquitous uncertainties and inescapable difficulties that form the atmosphere of real war. More specifically, it attempts to utilize the Clausewitzi……続きを見る
Professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction, this Army Field Manual provides guidance for planning and conducting land operations requiring the close coordination o……続きを見る