Originally published in 1944 by the Military Intelligence Service, Unites States War Department. In suitable terrain, the tank is an ideal weapon for the favorite envelopment tactics of the Japanese, although the Japanese had only made limited use of tanks (up until WWII). The Japanese organization (armored divisions and non-division units), tactics (general doctrine, tanks in infantry support, principles of infantry support, special tactical situations), and equipment (tankettes, light/medium/heavy tanks, armored cars, armament) are detailed in this document. Please note these are copies of...

Originally published in 1943 by the Military Intelligence Service, United States War Department. The purpose of this study is to give U.S. troops a comprehensive picture of German antiaircraft artillery and its use, and at the same time to furnish U.S. antiaircraft artillerymen data by which they can compare German methods with their own. Topics include organization, weapons and equipment, use of antiaircraft artillery with field forces, and use of antiaircraft artillery in defense of Germany and rear areas. Please note these are copies of important historical documents that have been...

Originally published in 1942 by the Military Intelligence Service, United States War Department. The following partial resume of doctrine taught at the Kriegsakademie is a practical adaptation of relevant parts of Truppenfuhrung (the German tactical bible similar in matter and precept to the U.S.s own FM 100-5, Field Service Regulations, Operations). Topics include: post of the commander, duties of the staff, estimate of the terrain, concealment, combat intelligence, principles of communication, estimate of the situation, the decision, field orders, marches, various types of battle, the...

Originally published in 1942 by the Military Intelligence Service, United States War Department. The principal German infantry weapons are described here in order to enable U.S. troops to identify and, when the opportunity exists, to operate them. Sections include information on pistols, rifles, and grenades, machine guns and mortars, antitank guns and infantry howitzers, and ammunition. Please note these are copies of important historical documents that have been extensively cleaned up by the publisher. While every effort has been made to make these books accessible they sometimes reflect...

Originally published in 1943 by the Military Intelligence Division, United States War Department. The aim of this study is to provide a digest of German principles of modern fortifications and the available information concerning the various lines of permanent and field fortifications which Germany had constructed within and outside her frontiers. The paper details the German principles of fortifications (strategic, tactical, and excerpts from "the stabilized front") and German fortified systems (interior and coastal defenses and the West Wall). Please note these are copies of important...

Originally published in 1945 by the Military Intelligence Division, United States War Department. This document addresses the following topics regarding Japanese defense against amphibious operations: tactics and organization; beach obstacles, barricades, and mines; fortifications and airfields; Japanese coast defense guns; dual-purpose, antiaircraft, and machine guns; and detection and communication. Please note these are copies of important historical documents that have been extensively cleaned up by the publisher. While every effort has been made to make these books accessible they...

Originally published in 1945 by the Military Intelligence Division, United States War Department. Chapters include information on tactics (mortars, grenade-discharger tactics, and mortars in chemical warfare), organization of Japanese mortar units, and equipment (grenade dischargers, light mortars, and medium and heavy mortars). Please note these are copies of important historical documents that have been extensively cleaned up by the publisher. While every effort has been made to make these books accessible they sometimes reflect the nature of the age of the originals including the...

Originally published in 1943 by the Military Intelligence Service, United States War Department. The purpose of this text is to furnish intelligence officers with a detailed picture of the German Army in all its aspects, from the organization of the High Command to the functions of small units and auxiliary services, and to furnish specific data on individual units and commanders. The document is divided into two basic parts- a basic description of the German military establishment (sections I to V) and specific information of the composition of German units and on German commanders (sections...