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Over a week-long period in September 1944, Lieutenant General George S. Patton’s Third Army attempted to cross an assault force at several points across the Moselle River to establish a bridgehead and then encircle three German Army divisions in the city of Nancy, France. With a plan that closely followed U.S. river crossing doctrine, Third Army’s XII Corps executed a wet gap crossing south of the town of Nancy with the 35th Infantry Division as the bridgehead force and 4th Armored Division as the breakout force. As planned, the successful wet-gap crossing opened the southern route to Nancy and allowed the 80th Infantry Division to initiate a similar crossing north of the city. The establishment of multiple bridgeheads enabled Patton’s Third Army to return to what had made it successful during its advance across France—mobility. At 52 minutes, this film is full of historical footage and photographs, digitally-enhanced maps, and current wet gap crossing doctrine. Chapters: Beaches to Breakout – 1:05 Third Army’s March to Nancy – 3:04 Outrunning the Supply Line – 7:18 Across the Meuse – 9:04 Wet Gap Crossings – 14:18 5 September '44 – 20:51 6 September ’44 – 23:24 Gap Crossing Fundamentals – 25:41 Planning Beyond the Wet Gap Crossing – 38:55 The Wet Gap Crossing South of Nancy – 41:40 The Wet Gap Crossing North of Nancy – Phases I-III – 45:08 The Wet Gap Crossing North of Nancy – Phases IV-V – 48:14 Doctrine: Branch Plan (ADP 5-0) – 6:14 Wet Gap Crossings: 14:20 – 20:52 METT-TC – 16:00 Hasty, Deliberate, or Covert Crossings – 17:09 SOSRA – 18:50 Gap Crossing Fundamentals (FM 3-34): 25:44 – 38:24 Five Phases of a Wet Gap Crossing (ATP 3-90.4) – 27:38 LEARN MORE: Visit https://www.armyupress.army.mil to learn more about our other products. FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArmyUPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmyUniversityPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/22290854

Army University Press presents part one of the OIF series, “OIF: The Drive to Baghdad.” This documentary addresses the opening stages of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM in March and April 2003, and includes lessons from current U.S. Army doctrine. On 19 March 2003, President George W. Bush announced the beginning of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, authorizing the use of armed force to overthrow Iraq’s dictator Saddam Hussein. U.S. Central Command had been working non-stop since 9/11 on a plan to eliminate Saddam Hussein’s regime. The film begins in Summer 2002 with CENTCOM's plans for the possible invasion of Iraq and the creation of the Coalition Forces Land Component Command as the main ground command for the planned invasion. The film then covers the crossing of the berm, the seizure of Tallil Air Base, the battle for As Samawah, the fight for An Najaf, and the movement through the Karbala Gap. The film ends on 1 April with V Corps and the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force preparing to move to the next objective on the way to Baghdad. The Soldiers of V Corps had advanced over 300 kilometers into Iraq in 11 days, fought both regular and irregular Iraqi forces, withstood sandstorms, and lost comrades. At 50 minutes in length, this film is full of historical footage and photographs, virtual terrain, animated maps, and one-on-one interviews with Veterans of the conflict. Chapters: Introduction – 0:00 Preparing for the Invasion – 5:17 Iraqi Armed Forces – 9:53 The Fight for Objective FIREBIRD – 11:11 The Fight for Objective RAMS – 18:49 ‘Mother of all Sandstorms” – 26:55 Five Simultaneous Attacks – 28:34 The Fight for An Najaf – 33:03 The Fight for Objective MURRAY – 42:00 Opening the Door – 44:44 Credits – 49:30 Doctrine: Operational Initiative (ADP 3-0) – 4:47 Shape Activities (FM 3-0) – 5:38 Training and Rehearsals (ADP 6-0) – 7:28 Forward Passage of Lines (ADP 3-90) – 9:23 Combined Arms (ADP 3-0) – 12:22 Supply during LSCO (FM 3-0) – 15:10 Feint (FM 3-0) – 16:30 Forward Arming and Refueling Point (ATP 3-04.17) – 19:03 Sustainment (ADP 4-0) – 21:43 Deep Area (FM 3-0) – 23:33 Risk (ADP 6-0) – 24:38 Center of Gravity (ATP 5-0.1) – 29:07 Consolidating Gains (FM 3-0) – 30:17 Deception at the Corps Level (FM 3-0) – 31:10 Raid (FM 3-0) – 38:30 Reconnaissance in Force (FM 3-0) – 39:18 Security Forces (FM 3-0) – 44:05 Operational Art (FM 3-0) – 45:37 LEARN MORE: Visit https://www.armyupress.army.mil to learn more about our other products. FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArmyUPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmyUniversityPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/22290854

Concluding its four-part series on the Battle of Stalingrad, Army University Press is proud to present Stalingrad: The Grain Elevator. This film highlights the conflict between the German Sixth Army and the Soviet 62nd Army in Southern Stalingrad during September 1942. The battle for Stalingrad devolved into a desperate street-by-street struggle for survival, as exemplified by the week-long confrontation for a massive grain elevator located near the Volga River. Our documentary examines this tactical fight while highlighting doctrinal concepts such as the importance of key terrain, the impact of leading from the front, and the inherent dangers of unit linkups. Chapters: From Berlin to Stalingrad – 0:07 The Initial Attacks (13-14 September 1942) – 9:49 Plans and Linkup (14 September 1942) – 11:37 Advancing Toward the Grain Elevator (15 September 1942) – 13:42 Reinforcement and Maneuver (16-17 September 1942) – 20:32 Grain Elevator: German Assaults (17 September 1942) – 26:56 Grain Elevator: Soviet Defense (18 September 1942) – 33:07 Encircling the Grain Elevator (19 September 1942) – 38:33 The Risks of Retreat (20-22 September 1942) – 42:05 Blood in the Grain (21 September 1942) – 44:14 From Stalingrad to Berlin – 49:46 Doctrine: Leadership: 2:12 Commander’s Presence (ADP 6-0) – 2:46 Commander’s Intent (ADP 6-0) – 7:11 Understanding the Environment (ATP 3-06) – 10:48 Urban Warfare (ATP 3-06): 5:49 Risk Considerations – 13:53 Unity of Command (ATP 3-06) – 22:49 Area Defense (FM 3-96) – 36:00 Key Terrain (ATP 3-06): 15:55 LEARN MORE: Visit https://www.armyupress.army.mil to learn more about our other products. FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArmyUPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmyUniversityPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/22290854

Beginning on 1 April 2003, this film features Coalition Forces’ fight for Saddam Hussein’s capital. The film opens with the fight for Objective PEACH, covers the battles for objectives around the city, and concludes with Soldiers and Marines meeting up in downtown Baghdad. Third Infantry Division's successful seizure of downtown Baghdad in April 2003 essentially signaled the end of Saddam Hussein's Ba'athist regime. At 50 minutes, this film is filled with current U.S. Army doctrine, virtual terrain, historical footage and photographs, and interviews with the Soldiers who served in first phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Introduction – 0:00 Enemy Disposition – 3:41 Seizing Objective PEACH – 4:43 Defending Objective PEACH –10:55 Objectives SAINTS and LIONS – 15:08 Isolating Baghdad –21:27 The First Thunder Run, 5 April 2003 – 25:20 Preparing for the Second Thunder Run, 6 April 2003 – 32:13 The Second Thunder Run, 7 April 2003 – 35:51 Winning the Fight for Baghdad – 44:44 Credits – 47:59 Extra Credit Scene – 49:57 Doctrine: Line of Operations (ADP 5-0) – 2:40 Hasty Gap Crossing (ATP 3-90.4) – 5:38 Convergence (ADP 6-0) – 8:44 Bridgehead Force (ATP 3-90.4) – 11:24 Kill Box – 12:17 Blue Kill Box – 13:00 Purple Kill Box – 13:15 Final Protective Fire (ADP 3-90) – 14:43 Mission Command (ADP 6-0) – 16:39 Reconnaissance in force (FM 3-0) –24:48 Covert Breach (ATP 3-90.4) – 36:33 Decentralized Execution (ADP 6-0) – 38:46 Main Command Posts and Tactical Command Posts – 40:58 Main Command Post – 41:07 Tactical Command Post – 41:21 Command Post Survivability – 43:08 Resupply (FM 3-96) – 45:55 LEARN MORE: Visit https://www.armyupress.army.mil to learn more about our other products. FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArmyUPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmyUniversityPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/22290854

In September 1944, the US Army XII Corps was ordered to cross the Moselle River as part of the Lorraine Campaign. This film includes lessons from current U.S. Army doctrine, specifically encirclement operations and tactics as well as passage of lines. At daylight on 13 September, Combat Command A of the 4th Armored Division passed through the 80th Infantry Division’s bridgehead near Dieulouard initiating the encirclement at Nancy. The film begins with a discussion of the disposition of American and German forces in the Lorraine region of France in early September 1944. It also offers an in-depth analysis of the region’s terrain and topography and how it limited the avenues of approach utilized by XII Corps during the campaign. The film then covers CCA’s and CCB’s actions on 13 and 14 September, the fight for Luneville, and the German Fifth Panzer Army’s counterattack near Arracourt. At 48 minutes in length, this film is full of historical footage and photographs, virtual terrain, animated maps, and digitally-created doctrine graphics. In case you missed it our France '44: The Wet Gap Crossings at Nancy WWII Documentary (https://youtu.be/jr1z1xPxMNY) presents the successful wet-gap crossing that established the bridgehead leading to the encirclement of Nancy, France. Chapters [4:40] Enemy Situation [6:47] The Scheme of Maneuver [11:28] Forward Passage of Lines [19:44] The 25th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron [21:45] Encirclement Operations [25:05] CCA: 13 September 1944 [28:47] CCA: 14 September 1944 [31:05] Defending the Bridgeheads [33:54] Encirclement Tactics [37:14] The Planned German Counteroffensive [39:07] The Action at Luneville [41:00] The Failed German Counteroffensive [44:32] “They shall be known by their deeds alone.” [45:56] Credits Doctrine: [2:04] ADP 3-90 Offense and Defense; Encirclement Operations [7:23] ADP 3-90 Offense and Defense; Security Operations [11:28] Forward Passage of Lines [12:09] Control Measures for Passage of Lines [14:22] Battalion in a Wedge [14:32] Battalion in a Company Column [21:49] Offensive Encirclement Operations [34:22] The Four Techniques for Reducing or Destroying an Encircled enemy force [34:35] Squeeze Technique [35:13] Hammer and Anvil Technique [35:48] Wedge Technique [36:20] Escape Route Technique Misc: [9:24] 4th Armor Division Organization chart [37:35] 5th Panzer Army Organization chart LEARN MORE: Visit https://www.armyupress.army.mil to learn more about our other products. FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArmyUPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmyUniversityPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/22290854

Army University Press in association with the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate presents an overview of the German invasion of the Soviet Union in its documentary film, Stalingrad: The Campaign. Opening with Operation Case Blue in 1942, this documentary covers the German advance east and its eventual culmination. The film concludes with the Soviet counterattack, Operation Uranus, and the surrender of the German Sixth Army in February 1943. This film also highlights current U.S. Army doctrine as it relates to large scale combat operations, most notably in offensive operations, counterattacks, lines of communication, and sustainment of tempo. Chapters: [2:47] CASE BLUE; Planning [7:04] CASE BLUE; Opening German Attacks [8:46] CASE BLUE; The Caucasus [12:34] ARMY GROUP B; Advance Toward Stalingrad [16:14] ISOLATING STALINGRAD [22:30] ORIENTATION; Orders of Battle [25:43] OPENING GERMAN ASSAULT; 13 September 1942 [27:30] GERMANS CLEAR SOUTHERN STALINGRAD; 14-23 September 1942 [29:49] CENTRAL STALINGRAD; 14-28 September 1942 [33:19] WORKERS’ VILLAGES AND TRACTOR FACTORY; 26 September – 17 October 1942 [37:59] BARRIKADY AND RED OCTOBER FACTORIES; 16 October – 18 November 1942 [41:09] OPERATION URANUS [51:25] Credits Doctrine: [3:23] Winning in Large-Scale Ground Combat FM 3-0 [3:22] ADP 3-90 Offense and Defense [3:22] ADP 3-90 Offense and Defense; Characteristics of the Offense: Audacity, Concentration, Surprise, Tempo [11:10] ADP 3-90 Offense and Defense; Operational Reach [13:36] ADP 3-90 Offense and Defense; Counterattack [15:34] FM 3-0 Operations; Risk in Large-Scale ground combat operations [18:45] ADP 3-90 Offense and Defense; Defense- Counterattack integration [25:13] FM 6-0 Commander and Staff Organization and Operations; U.S. Army Planning [26:47] ATP 3-06 Urban Operations [28:29] ATP 3-06 Urban Operations [33:01] FM 3-0 Operations; Operational Framework [35:29] FM 3-90-1 Offense and Defense Volume 1; Momentum [42:08] FM 3-90-1 Offense and Defense Volume 1; Military Deception [42:46] ADP 3-90 Offense and Defense; Double Envelopment [44:15] ADP 3-90 Offense and Defense; Decisive Operation [45:35] FM 3-90-1 Offense and Defense Volume 1; Use of the Reserve to exploit success, defeat, enemy counterattacks or restore momentum [46:22] FM 3-90-2 Reconnaissance, Security, and Tactical Enabling Tasks Volume 2; Hammer and Anvil Technique [48:18] FM 3-90-2 Reconnaissance, Security, and Tactical Enabling Tasks Volume 2; Squeeze Technique LEARN MORE: Visit https://www.armyupress.army.mil to learn more about our other products. FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArmyUPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmyUniversityPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/22290854