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Student Resources
In an effort to support students with their writing assignments, the MCoE HQ Donovan Research Library in conjunction with the course instructors and department heads, are posting information needed to assist students with their course writing assignments, research and briefings. This is not comprehensive and is no way a final means of information. Students are still required to consult their instructors and/or department heads for further information. For research assistance, our Reference Librarian can be contacted at the library's reference desk at 706-626-8663, or inquire via e-mail at: usarmy.benning.mcoe.mbx.donovan-ref-desk@army.mil.
Notice to Students
Library hours of operation are Monday-Thursday from 0900 to 1600. Friday is Virtual Services and includes face-to-face clearing, curbside library materials pickup and reference services.
Computer/Internet Access: Available during normal hours of operation. CLICK HERE to find additional locations Additional Computer Access Locations
For information on library services, access the Library Brief at: How to Use Library Resources with database tipsheets.
If you need additional information on how to access the library's databases, library accounts, or reference questions, email the Reference Desk at: usarmy.benning.mcoe.mbx.donovan-ref-desk@army.mil.
Library Registration is required to access the subscription databases to include the OverDrive ebook and eAudiobook collections. Come by the library or email to register. After you've been registered, go to our Databases page to click on the OverDrive/Libby logo or Click Here: https://mcoelibrary.overdrive.com. For OverDrive/Help Getting Started, Click Here: https://help.overdrive.com/en-us/categories/getting-started.htm
"Getting Started" videos on how to use the Libby app are located at: Libby
For additional instructions on "How to Access the Library's Subscription Databases", CLICK HERE
MATA STUDENTS
To access the Military Advisor Training Academy (MATA) Bibliography, Click Here: MATA Bibliography.
MCCC blackboard link and other resources
Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict 2020 Bibliography
FM 3-0 Operations - FM 3-0 Operations, dated March 2025
E-book: "Musicians of Mars II" - CALL Handbook 16-12, dated Apr 16
E-book: "Multi-Domain Battle: Evolution of Combined Arms of the 21st Century" - Version 1.0 dated Dec 2017
IBOLC STUDENTS
Infantry Historian Historical Documents Links for Battle Analysis Assignments - Included are Combat Operations Case Studies, Case Studies for Leadership Development, Understanding Large Scale Combat Operations, and Understanding Unit Operations and Combat Environments.
Library Brief for incoming IBOLC Students is at: How to Use Library Resources with database tipsheets.
If you need additional information on how to access the library's databases, email the Reference Desk at: usarmy.benning.mcoe.mbx.donovan-ref-desk@army.mil.
ABOLC Battle Analysis Research Modules A, B and C
Research Modules A
Ad Diwaniyah
READ FIRST - Ad Diwaniyah Research Module
CPT Erik Peterson Diwaniyah Ambush
CPT Jerry Moore Ambush at Ad Diwaniyah
Diwaniyah Rough Draft - Colin Cremin
Fetterman Massacre
READ FIRST - Fetterman Massacre Research Module
Montreval
READ FIRST - Montreval Research Module
11th Panzer Division Ops in Southern France
117th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron
World War II History of the 117th Cavalry
Reed's Bridge
READ FIRST - Reed's Bridge Research Module
CS CAV in Chickamauga Campaign
Suoi Cat
READ FIRST - Suoi Cat Research Module
11th Armored CAV Regiment Monthly Evaluation Report, Dec 1966
Combat After Action Report - Operation Atlanta, Oct-Dec 1966
Historical Summary - 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, 1966
Tactical and Materiel Innovations, CMH Pub 90-20-1
ACAV-Workhorse of The CAV, 1965-1973
Villers-Bretonneux
READ FIRST - Villers-Bretonneux Research Module
First World War.com - Memoirs\Diaries - When Tank Fought Tank
FKSM 17-3-2 - Armor in Battle, dated 1986
Research Modules B
73 Easting
READ FIRST - 73 Easting Research Modules
CPT H.R. McMaster, Battle of 73 Easting, narrative, 1991
LTG (ret) Don Holder, 2 ACR in Desert Storm, 2016
Browns Mill Report
READ FIRST - Brown's Mill Research Module
Campaigns of Wheeler and His Cavalry
US Cavalry in the Atlanta Campaign - CGSC Paper
Groupement Mobile 100
READ FIRST - Groupement Mobile Research Module
La Batailled' Ankhe_ENG_translation
Last Fights by Mouragues - article translated
Luedeke Article, ARMOR Jan-Feb 2001
Vietnam Vignette - The French Groupement Mobile 100, Parallel Narratives
Hammelburg Raid
READ FIRST - Hammelburg Raid Research Module
37th Tank Battalion AAR Extract
Srok Dong
READ FIRST - Srok Dong Historical Research Module
CAAR Operation El Paso II,7,III, Jun-Sep 1966
Fundamentals of Armored Cavalry Tactics
Ground Forces Commanders Daily Situation Rep
Donald Russell Long, Medal of Honor Citation
Mechanized OPS by MAJ Hubard from 1966-1968
Narrative of the Battle of Srok Dong
SOP, 1st Squadron, 4th US Cavalry - October 1966
Thunder Run
READ FIRST - Thunder Run Research Module
1SG Richard, PSG, 1-64th AR - August 2007
CPT Hibner, ENG COY - April 2007
CSM Barnello, TF CSM - April 2007
LTC Nussio, TF XO - April 2007
MAJ Hilmes, A., 1-64th AR - April 2007
MAJ Sponsler, HHC - April 2007
SFC Hall, TC, 1-64th AR - August 2007
SSG Walker, Leader and Driver, 1-64th AR - August 2007
Task Force, 1-64th, OIF Narrative
Research Modules C
Malmaison
READ FIRST - Armor at Malmaison Research Modules
BCMH First World War Occasional Paper No. 1
Tanks at the Chemin des Dames 1917
The Battle of Malmaison doctrinal turning point for the French Army - The Great War Channel
Minh Thanh Road
READ FIRST - Minh Thanh Road Historical Research Module
Battle Experiences dated July 1966
Combat After Action Report on Operation El Paso II and III, dated Jun-Sept 1966
Fundamentals of Armored Cavalry Tactics
SOP - 1st Squadron, 4th US Cavalry, dated October 1966
Powder River
READ FIRST - Powder River Research Module
Battle of Powder River, CGSC, dated 2001
Sidi Bou Zid
READ FIRST - Sidi Bou Zid Research Module
Kasserine Maps and Sketches, CMH
Singling
READ FIRST - Singling Research Module
837 TB 107 - After Action Report for December 1944
Article: Return to Singling by A. Harding Ganz, PhD, ARMOR Magazine, dated 1985
Small Unit Actions: Singling, dated 1946
Sunshine Church
READ FIRST - Sunshine Church Research Module
Butler Failure of the Stoneman's Raid
Civil War Times article on the Stoneman's Raid
History of the 14th Illinois Cavalry
MG Sherman's Atlanta Campaign Report
Union media coverage of the Stoneman's Raid
US Cavalry in the Atlanta Campaign
US Reports - The War of the Rebellion
