Analysis of the 35th Division's Application of Operational Art During World War I

Abstract

How did Army National Guard Divisions apply the elements of operational art during World War I? The 35th Division served as a part of the AEF during World War I. The majority of academic research focused on the history of the 35th Division's difficulties during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive due to disorganization, poor artillery support and a bias against the National Guard. This study focuses on how the division's application of the elements of operational art influenced the division's ability to conduct successful operations. The Meuse-Argonne Offensive is an example of the application of operational art by Army National Guard Divisions. The operations required the 35th Division to apply operational art. The division's application of operational art exhibits the linkage between the elements of end state and conditions, decisive points, tempo, phasing and transitions, culmination, and operational reach.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 25, 2017
Accession Number
AD1039177

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  • Cameron C. Lenahan

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  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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  • Human Systems
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  • Artillery
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  • Indirect Fire
  • Machine Guns
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
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  • Order Of Battle
  • United States
  • Warfare

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