Ground Reconnaissance in Large Scale Combat Operations: A World War II Case Study
Abstract
World War II is a valuable case study to examine ground reconnaissance and its employment in large-scale combat operations. Analysis demonstrates that combatants had to grapple with three primary tensions when employing ground reconnaissance during the Second World War. First, combatants had to determine whether to prioritize light forces employing stealthy tactics or highly mobile and lethal forces using aggressive tactics. Second, forces had to decide whether ground reconnaissance was viable given the rise of aerial reconnaissance. Third, combatants had to grapple with whether reconnaissance should be a dedicated task or a common task trained to all ground forces.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 30, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1178005
Entities
People
- Kevin R Hawkins
Organizations
- Marine Corps University