Unprepared Military during the Outbreak of Hostilities
Abstract
Historical accounts from the Korean War document Army units that were not prepare to conduct combat operations during initial stages of the conflict; in large part, due to unit readiness preceding the deployment. This was the case with the 24th Infantry Division stationed in Japan after World War II. Conversely, historical accounts from the Viet Nam War show that despite the short time given to the 1st Cavalry Division to prepare its men for armed conflict the unit's actions during the la Drang Valley demonstrated the resolve of the American Soldier. Moreover, the policies of Washington apparently crippled some of the options Army leaders had to execute their wartime mission.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 18, 2009
- Accession Number
- AD1130930
Entities
People
- Carlos Olvera
Organizations
- United States Army Sergeants Major Academy