The Waving of Flags and Torches: A Study of Tactical Communications in the Signal Corps During World War I.

Abstract

This study assesses the ability of the United States Army's Signal Corps to respond organizationally technologically, and doctrinally to the changing tactical communication requirements dictated by the character of warfare existing in Europe both at America's entrance into declared war, and its subsequent campaign participations. The study focuses initially on an overview of the Signal; Corps from the years of its birth to America's entrance into World War I. Further investigative material is presented to establish the position that the American prewar attitude of non-involvement contributed to a position of general military unpreparedness, to include major impacts on the Signal Corps and its ability to respond to critical communication needs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 05, 1987
Accession Number
ADA184703

Entities

People

  • Ronald W. Vandiver

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artillery
  • Birds
  • Civil War
  • Communication Equipment
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Radio Communications
  • Radio Equipment
  • Students
  • Tactical Communications
  • Telephone Lines
  • Telephone Systems
  • United States
  • Warfare

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  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies