The current historiography of the Mexican War does not give due credit to the significance of the landing at Collado Beach. No one source addresses all aspects of the landing, nor have any included an analysis of the logistical side of the operation. This thesis presents a comprehensive analysis of the operation from conception to execution in an attempt to fill the gap in the historiography. Additionally, the lessons learned and lessons forgotten from this landing are addressed as to how this landing shaped American military doctrine regarding joint operations and amphibious operations. The conclusion drawn from the historical sources supports the argument that this operation had a significant impact on the American military. The influence of this operation shows itself throughout American military history, including the establishment of amphibious doctrine by the Unites States Marine Corps and during World War II.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc499987 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Menking, Christopher N. |
| Contributors | McCaslin, Richard B., Mitchener, Donald K., Smith, F. Todd |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | Text |
| Rights | Public, Menking, Christopher N., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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