Memorandum in Reference to the Methods to be Employed in the Capture and Occupation of Latin American Cities
Abstract
In any warfare instituted against Latin-Americans our troops will encounter a mode of defense rather foreign to modern tactic teachings and more in accordance with medieval times. The people pursue a style of warfare which consists primarily in the attack and defense of cities. A campaign is seldom executed with the object destroying the enemy's army. The loss of a city hurts the prestige of the government and the morals of the troops more than the losses of battle.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 10, 1914
- Accession Number
- AD1117536
Entities
People
- Benjamin Alvord
Organizations
- United States Army