Originally published in 1998 by the U.S. Army Center of Military History "Combat Operations: Taking the Offensive" chronicles the onset of offensive operations by the U.S. Army after eighteen months of building up a credible force on the ground in South Vietnam and taking the first steps toward bringing the war to the enemy. The compelling story by George L. MacGarrigle begins in October 1966, when General William C. Westmoreland believed that he had the arms and men to take the initiative from the enemy and that significant progress would be made on all fronts over the next twelve months....

Army Historical Series. Center for Military Publication number CMH 30-18-1. Recounts the turbulent years of the Army's transition from the draft to an all-volunteer army. Examines both the broad context in whichh the end of the draft occurred and the less well known perspective which the Army's leaders brought to bear on the challenge they faced. Provides both a glimpse into the dynamics of the reciprocal relationship between the Army and society and a case study in the successful management of fundamental organizational change.

A concise history of the development and use of incendiary weapons--flamethrowers, incendiary bombs, napalm, and more--by the American military in the twentieth century, with a focus on World War II. Describes how the U.S. created its incendiary weapons program virtually from scratch during World War II Pivotal episodes include Omaha Beach on D-Day and the skilled performance of an armored flamethrower battalion in the Pacific Also covers the history of incendiaries from ancient times to World War II and through Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm"