Outnumbered Armies Often Win Historic Battles
Maj. Robert B. Riggs analyzes campaigns where smaller forces prevailed, noting victory hinges on leadership, discipline, morale, and tactics rather than sheer numbers. He cites Marathon and Gaugamela among decisive historic fights, and explains modern warfare values firepower, speed, and air power over manpower.
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Washington
U. S
Korea
Robert B. Riggs
Army General Staff Corps
Military Review
Command and General Staff College
Fort Leavenworth
Riggs
Edward S. Creasy
England
Britain
Labe
Spain
Marathon
B. C
Darius
Alexander of
Macedon
Alexander
Hindenburg defeats Russians at Tannenberg 1914
General von Hindenburg with under 250000 German troops defeats two Russian armies totaling about 500000 led by Rennenkamp and Samsonov. Russian losses around 60000 killed and 100000 captured. additional 160000 taken as prisoners as Germans outflanked and crushed the Russian forces in the forest.
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Darius
Tannenberg
1914
von Hindenburg
Rennenkamp
Samsonof
Riggs
Hindenburg
Congressman Klein Defends Probes of High Living Costs
Rep Charles Klein of New York demands investigation into lifekeeping costs and profiteering urging rationing and price controls. He accuses bakers and dairies of soaking consumers and criticizes dealer rumors of shortages to spur hoarding. Also notes church meeting in Creagers Town and reference to early U S Marines landing at New Providence during the Revolutionary War.
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Rep
Klein
D-N
New Providence
Bahamas
Meeting notes and local actions at Forest Grove Ww. S.C.
The July meeting of Forest Grove Ww. S.C. was held at Mrs. Hubert Hope’s home with ten members and ten visitors. Reports and readings followed a Christian program led by Rev. J. A. Squires. plans for an August church lawn picnic were announced. a sunshine gift was won by M Squires. the sick committee reported two members. The August meeting is slated for August 4 at 1 p.m. as a birthday party for the W.S.S.U.S. with Buckers members present.
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Westfeld
Creagerstown
Harvey Lare
Hely
Rachael Wastler
Neemia Leng
Charles Shorb
Forest Grove
Willan Kolb
M Squires
U. S
Buckers
Bus and Truck Crash Near Frederick Injures One
A Washington bound Blue Ridge bus and a northbound tractor trailer collided on Route 240 near Baker's Valley road, south of Frederick, injuring one passenger with shock. Ten others escaped injury as the truck jackknifed in wet, rainy conditions. Mrs. Nettie Shafer, 62, of Washington, onboard with the group, was hospitalized in satisfactory condition. Raymond Neal, Missouri driver, faced reckless driving charges with a $51.45 collateral. Public sale details followed at Waldale Farm near Henderson's Corner.
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Frederick
Baker's Valley Road
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Nettie Shafer
Washington
Capital
Raymond P. Morgan
South Market Street
Snafer
Raymond Neal
Missouri
Richard A. Myers
Neal
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Roney Motor Company
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America
Roney Motor CO
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Waldale Farm
Henderson's Corner
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Delbert S. Null
Horace M. Alexander
Maurice Ray & ML
Baltimore Highway
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Frederick Municipal Airport
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Foundation Shoes
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