Military Geology In War And Peace

Author : James R. Underwood,Peter L. Guth
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780813741130

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Military Geology in War and Peace by James R. Underwood,Peter L. Guth Pdf

In warfare, military geologists pursue five main categories of work: tactical and strategic terrain analysis, fortifications and tunneling, resource acquisition, defense installations, and field construction and logistics. In peace, they train for wartime operations and may be involved in peace-keeping and nation-building exercises. In addition to the introductory paper this volume includes 24 papers, covering selected aspects of the history of military geology from the early 19th century through the recent Persian Gulf war.

Author : Edward P. F. Rose,C. Paul Nathanail
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 1862390657

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Geology and Warfare by Edward P. F. Rose,C. Paul Nathanail Pdf

Records lessons learnt from miltary experience in World War I and II. It also contains perspectives from America which show how, in warfare, military geologists irrespective of nationality have pursued tactical and strategic terrain analysis, fortifications and tunnelling, and resource acquisition, defence installations, and field constructions and logistics. It shows how in peace-time military geologists train for wartime operations and may be involved in peace-keeping and nation-building deployments.

Author : Edward P. F. Rose,J. D. Mather
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Groundwater
ISBN : 1862393400

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Military Aspects of Hydrogeology by Edward P. F. Rose,J. D. Mather Pdf

This book contains 20 papers from authors in the UK, USA, Germany and Austria. Historically, it gives examples of the influence of groundwater on battlefield tactics and fortress construction; describes how groundwater was developed for water supply and overcome as an obstacle to military engineering and cross-country vehicular movement by both sides in World Wars I and II; and culminates with examples of the application of hydrogeology to site boreholes in recent conflicts, notably in Afghanistan. Examples of current research described include hydrological model development; the impact of variations in soil moisture on explosive threat detection and cross-country vehicle mobility; contamination arising from defence sites and its remediation; privatization of water supplies; and the equitable allocation of resources derived from an international transboundary aquifer.

Author : Russell S. Harmon,Sophie E. Baker,Eric V. McDonald
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813741222

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Military Geosciences in the Twenty-First Century by Russell S. Harmon,Sophie E. Baker,Eric V. McDonald Pdf

"Eighteen chapters address the complex yet critical aspects of the role of geosciences in military undertakings. The chapters cover a wide range of expertise drawn from the broad area of geology, geomorphology, geography, geophysics, engineering geology, hydrogeology, cartography, environmental science, remote sensing, soil science, geoinformatics, and related disciplines that reflect the multidisciplinary nature of military geology"--

Author : E. P. F. Rose,J. Ehlen,U. L. Lawrence
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786203946

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Military Aspects of Geology by E. P. F. Rose,J. Ehlen,U. L. Lawrence Pdf

This book complements the Geological Society’s Special Publication 362: Military Aspects of Hydrogeology. Generated under the auspices of the Society’s History of Geology and Engineering Groups, it contains papers from authors in the UK, USA, Germany and Austria. Substantial papers describe some innovative engineering activities, influenced by geology, undertaken by the armed forces of the opposing nations in World War I. These activities were reactivated and developed in World War II. Examples include trenching from World War I, tunnelling and quarrying from both wars, and the use of geologists to aid German coastal fortification and Allied aerial photographic interpretation in World War II. The extensive introduction and other chapters reveal that ‘military geology’ has a longer history. These chapters relate to pre-twentieth century coastal fortification in the UK and the USA; conflict in the American Civil War; long-term ‘going’ assessments for German forces; tunnel repair after wartime route denial in Hong Kong; and tunnel detection after recent insurgent improvisation in Iraq.

Author : Cherry Lewis,Simon J. Knell
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Science
ISBN : 1862392773

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The Making of the Geological Society of London by Cherry Lewis,Simon J. Knell Pdf

Author : Aldino Bondesan,Judy Ehlen
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030792602

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Military Geoscience: A Multifaceted Approach to the Study of Warfare by Aldino Bondesan,Judy Ehlen Pdf

This volume presents a selection of papers from the 13th International Conference on Military Geosciences (ICMG), held 24-28 June 2019 in Padua, Italy. It covers a wide range of subjects within the confines of military geoscience written by scientists with a variety of different backgrounds from many countries throughout the world. Many of the papers focus on subjects related to Italy and World War I, but additional subject areas include international perspectives in the military geosciences, international security, geospatial intelligence and remote sensing, subterranean and underground warfare, analyses of historical battlefields and fortifications, and military archaeology. The book will be of interest to academics (e.g., military historians, military archaeologists, military geographers and geologists), applied geoscientists (e.g., engineering geologists and geologists working in other areas of applied geology), professional geoscientists, and those with a general interest in military geoscience and history.

Author : Douglas R. Caldwell,Judy Ehlen,Russell S. Harmon
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2007-11-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402031052

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Studies in Military Geography and Geology by Douglas R. Caldwell,Judy Ehlen,Russell S. Harmon Pdf

A selection of papers on a broad range of military topics ranging from the strategic perspective, through analyses of historical battles at the operational and tactical levels, to the use of advanced technologies applied to present-day military problems.

Author : Judy Ehlen,Russell S. Harmon
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813741147

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The Environmental Legacy of Military Operations by Judy Ehlen,Russell S. Harmon Pdf

U.S. military lands are part of the public trust and the level of awareness of sustainability and land-use issues has risen significantly in recent years. Ehlen (U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center) and Harmon (U.S. Army Research Office) present 14 articles that look at the use of engineering geology principles and their applications to both military operations and environmental issues, although military operations and the environment are not always treated together. Topics include battlefield terrain evaluation, predicting fracture systems in enemy underground facilities, the geoenvironmental legacy of the Rock of Gibraltar military engineering, and erosion trends at Fort Leonard Wood. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Author : P. Doyle,Matthew R. Bennett
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401715508

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Fields of Battle by P. Doyle,Matthew R. Bennett Pdf

Terrain has a profound effect upon the strategy and tactics of any military engagement and has consequently played an important role in determining history. In addition, the landscapes of battle, and the geology which underlies them, has helped shape the cultural iconography of battle certainly within the 20th century. In the last few years this has become a fertile topic of scientific and historical exploration and has given rise to a number of conferences and books. The current volume stems from the international Terrain in Military History conference held in association with the Imperial War Museum, London and the Royal Engineers Museum, Chatham, at the University of Greenwich in January 2000. This conference brought together historians, geologists, military enthusiasts and terrain analysts from military, academic and amateur backgrounds with the aim of exploring the application of modem tools of landscape visualisation to understanding historical battlefields. This theme was the subject of a Leverhulme Trust grant (F/345/E) awarded to the University of Greenwich and administered by us in 1998, which aimed to use the tools of modem landscape visualisation in understanding the influence of terrain in the First World War. This volume forms part of the output from this grant and is part of our wider exploration of the role of terrain in military history. Many individuals contributed to the organisation of the original conference and to the production of this volume.

Author : Peter L. Guth
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030321734

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Military Geoscience by Peter L. Guth Pdf

This book is a collection of papers presented at the 11th International Conference of Military Geoscience that was held in 2015. The conference included discussion on a diverse range of geosciences, including military history, military geology, teaching geology from a military prospective, geological influence on the battlefield, and environmental and cultural issues related to management of military lands. Geology and geography have played a significant role in military history, from providing the stone for primitive tools and weapons, to the utilization of terrain in offensive and defensive strategies. Specific to this volume, deserts comprise nearly a third of the Earth’s surface and have been the site of numerous battles where the dust, heat, and a lack of food and water have provided challenges to military leaders and warriors. This book examines the role of deserts in past and modern warfare, the problems and challenges in managing military lands in desert regions, and how desert environmental conditions can impact military equipment and personnel. This proceedings volume should be of interest to scholars, professionals, and those interested in military history, warfare, geology, geography, cultural resources, general science, and military operations.

Author : J. D. Mather
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1862391556

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200 Years of British Hydrogeology by J. D. Mather Pdf

This volume highlights some of the many accomplishments of British hydrogeologists during the last 200 years. Twenty-five essays discuss such topics as the use of groundwater in 19th-century Scottish spas; the contribution of geologists to British army well-drilling units in WWI; and the development of the profession since 1974. Fifteen of the pape.

Author : R. A. F. Penrose
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1917
Category : Geologists
ISBN : UCAL:B258530

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What a Geologist Can Do in War by R. A. F. Penrose Pdf

Author : Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Geology
ISBN : OSU:32435084747435

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Publications of the Geological Survey by Geological Survey (U.S.) Pdf

Author : Geological Survey (U.S.). Military Geology Branch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1945
Category : Military geology
ISBN : STANFORD:36105032098027

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The Military Geology Unit by Geological Survey (U.S.). Military Geology Branch Pdf