Corps Offensive Operations Against a City

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to develop a doctrine for offensive operations by a corps against cities. Source material is both historical and doctrinal in nature. Historical examples are taken from World War II campaigns in France, Germany, Russia, and the Philippine Islands. The doctrine proposed highlights the fact that fighting in cities should be avoided if possible.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 18, 1964
Accession Number
ADA365712

Entities

People

  • Edward M. Pierce

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Army Personnel
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Ammunition
  • Biological Weapons
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Engineers
  • Helicopters
  • Materials
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Personnel Management
  • Second World War
  • Students
  • United States
  • Warfare

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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies