Accession Number:

AD0733391

Title:

Shiloh: A Case Study in Surprise

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis

Corporate Author:

ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE FORT LEAVENWORTH KS

Personal Author(s):

• McCaffrey, William J.

Report Date:

1970-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

141.0

Abstract:

The report is an in depth analysis of a Civil War battle where the elements of surprise, maneuver, unity of command, and decision making are weighed to determine their effects on the battle outcome.

Descriptors:

• *MILITARY STRATEGY
• *UNITED STATES
• ARMY OPERATIONS
• DECISION MAKING
• HISTORY
• INSURGENCY
• MILITARY INTELLIGENCE
• MILITARY TACTICS
• MOTIVATION
• PERFORMANCE(HUMAN)
• PERSONALITY
• THESES
• THREAT EVALUATION

Subject Categories:

• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE