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<p>The monograph discusses the tactical organization of artillery at division level to mass its fires. Specifically this study asks given that mass fires remain desirable and may be feasible what principles must govern the tactical organization of artillery at division level to mass? This monograph is a historical analysis of Soviet and American World War II experiences in the organization of artillery at division level to mass fires. Both country's artillery experiences organization methodology and techniques are examined to isolate relevant sets of principles for organizing artillery tactically at division to mass. These principles are then contrasted to reveal similarities and differences to isolate a set of historically derived principles. Subsequently these principles are compared to evolving battlefield changes since World War II AirLand Battle doctrine and a vision of the future battlefield to determine what effect they have on the historical imperatives. Finally the conclusions of this analysis are compared to current field artillery doctrine to determine the doctrinal implications of tactical organization of artillery at division level to mass fires. Among the conclusions drawn from this analysis to organize artillery at division to mass are: the necessity of maximum centralized control by division specifically fire planning first priority in calls-for-fire and positioning authority; the retention of sufficient artillery in general support; and the necessity to weight the main effort decisively with the fires of the general support artillery. Finally this study concludes that current doctrine for the organization of artillery at division is both adequate and sound.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>