Light Infantry Forces - A Bibliography (Paperback, Annotated edition)

This annotated bibliography was initially developed in conjunction with the initiative of the Department of the Army in 1983 to develop the force structure for 10,000-man light infantry divisions. Its goals were to provide annotated historical references for the combat experiences of previous light divisions and to list historical sources on the force design process, especially in regard to attempts to lighten the force or to respond to improvements in technology on the battlefield. The first draft of this bibliography was distributed in September and October 1983 as a quick reference to force planners across the Army. Since that time, the bibliography has been expanded, but the general focus remains the same, historical light divisions and the force design process. It addresses light infantry forces of the twentieth century with primary emphasis on World War II and later. This document can serve as a starting point for force designers' research into the origins, organizations, capabilities, and combat experiences of light infantry forces. In order to permit widespread distribution of this bibliography, only unclassified sources have been cited. However, additional classified documents on the subject exist, particularly in regard to technical analyses of force capabilities. A number of these are available in the Combined Arms Research Library (CARL) at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The enclosed charts describe light infantry and close combat forces of World War II as well as some of those in being today.

General

Imprint:	Nimble Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2010
First published:	June 2010
Authors:	Scott R. McMichael
Dimensions:	254 x 203 x 2mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	28
Edition:	Annotated edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-60888-070-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Special & elite forces Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Promotions
LSN:	1-60888-070-2
Barcode:	9781608880706

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