STANTON : Anatomy of a division (fülszöveg)
A new approach to the analysis of a military unit: Shelby L. Stanton describes the 1st Cavalry Division (Air mobile) in terms of its distinctive fighting concepts and its role as modern cavalry.
As the 1st Cav goes into action in Vietnam, it demonstrates:
The striking potential of helicoptered infantry.
Transport capability. A major task force is lifted into unfamiliar territory on short notice – Operation LEJEUNE.
Clearing operations. Operation PERSHING involved combat and the exercise of judgement and diversified skills.
Flexible response. Operation JEB STUART showed the ability of modern aerial cavalry to displace units between combat theaters and to penetrate enemy base areas.
Tactical response. The fighting at Quang Tri illustrated the "devastating firepower of air cavalry."
Air assault in the Ia Drang Valley, coastal campaigns, relief of Khe Sanh... wherever they were sent, the 1st Cav demonstrated beyond doubt they were a superb fighting machine. The airmobile concept was a reality proved in action.
The story begins, of course, with the evolution of aerial cavalry from the days when cavalry meant horses. The discussion goes through the bureaucratic channels, with emphasis on the foresight and enthusiasm of Maj. Gen. Kinnard, and comes back full circle to the relevance in the current Army of the airmobile concept and a consideration of its potential in possible future conflicts.
ANATOMY OF A DIVISION is a well reasoned, fascinating and fast-moving book; a major doctrinal study of a division and its impact on the modern development of the Army.
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