Publications Archive
The publications posted on this site are posted elsewhere on the internet or other forms of media (mainly print). In some cases, they are authorized for reprint here for quick access. Publications reach across a large assortment of topics, but primarily focus on the timeframe from 1812-2010.
Fact sheets fall into this section as well. Fact sheets are an amalgamation of data that has been culminated for research purposes. Likewise, these may also be used in publication data elsewhere on the internet or in media.
Most Recent Publication
The Army in the Interwar: Training a Professional Army in a Turbulent Era
Immediately following the Armistice in November 1918, the U.S. Army experienced its first significant victory on the world stage. Yet despite the peace declared in Europe, thousands of American soldiers remained deployed in far-flung and challenging environments. In northern Russia, for example, soldiers found themselves fighting in the bitter cold of the Arctic tundra. They were part of the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War—a mission that had been launched by President Woodrow Wilson. Approximately 8,000 troops, under the command of Maj. Gen. William S. Graves, landed at Vladivostok to secure essential war materiel, keep a key segment of the Trans-Siberian Railway open, and support the stranded Czechoslovak Legion. Meanwhile, a smaller expedition known as the “Polar Bear Expedition” of about 5,500 men, deployed to Arkhangelsk, operated under British control. Despite the severe conditions—sub-zero temperatures, dense wilderness, and constant skirmishes—the Americans pressed on, only leaving the region in April
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Other Recent Publications
The U.S. Army as an Expeditionary Force
The development of the U.S. Army into a formidable expeditionary force reflects the challenges and adaptations it encountered during key conflicts from 1846 to 1898. The Mexican-American War, the American Civil War, and the Spanish-American War collectively tested the Army’s ability to extend its reach into new territories and manage
Newest Fact Sheet
Lockheed A-12 Oxcart
Succeeded by it’s younger Blackbird counterpart, the A-12 Oxcart was Lockheed’s response to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) need for a high-altitude supersonic strategic reconnaissance aircraft. Smaller,
Fact Sheets
Fact sheets act as a cursory examination of a particular element (i.e. artillery, aircraft, miscellaneous weapon systems). These are generally updated as content necessitates, but occasionally will include others. There are at least thirty publicized fact sheets that are included in distributed media. Others are posted in this section for use on this website. You can view a full list of the fact sheets by clicking the link under the newest fact sheet to the left.
Unlike other post categories, fact sheets have their own archival page where you can view information quickly in table format. To view a complete list of fact sheets, click here or click the link in the header under the History > Publications tab.