The Paper: Battle Assessment Paper on Any major battle in Italy during 1941-1945. See attachment for example of paper; and specifics on METT-TC framework. Please follow format of example! 1. The Pap

The Paper: Battle Assessment Paper on Any major battle in Italy during 1941-1945.  See attachment for example of paper; and specifics on METT-TC framework.  Please follow format of example!

1. The Paper will be submitted in APA Format 12-point, Times New Roman Font, be Double Spaced and generally free of errors. 

2. The content of the Paper will be formatted IAW the guidelines discussed in the Integrate Military History Lesson (809- NAVEE055) and the guidance provide in this handout. 

3. Each Section of the Paper will have a subsection; the Title of the section will be centered and bolded. 

4. The paper itself will consist of 12 sections making 9-12 pages, as follows: a) Cover Page: The cover page includes a picture, map or portrait representative of the war, campaign, operation, battle or engagement. It also includes the Student’s Personal Information (Rank, Name, Duty Position, State, Class Number, Date of submission and the Classification of the paper). b) Table of Contents: The Table of contents lists the items (by section) contained in your paper along with their corresponding page number. c) Abstract: The purpose of the Abstract is to provide a short synopsis of the battle being discussed. On the first line of the abstract page, center the word “Abstract” (no bold, formatting, italics, underlining, or quotation marks). Your abstract should be a single paragraph double-spaced. Your abstract should be between 150 and 250 words. d) Introduction: The introduction is simply a general overview of your selected operation, battle or engagement. The introduction should provide a brief background of the events that lead to the strategic setting and clearly DEFINE the battle (i.e. the scope of the battle) that will be discussed. The introduction outlines the 5 W’s of the battle itself; it states facts and prepares the reader for what lies ahead. e) Strategic Setting: The strategic setting gives an overview of the big picture under which the battle takes place. The strategic setting begins with the immediate causes of the conflict (including the events leading to the battle). How did we get here. f) Tactical Situation: The tactical situation gives the comparisons between the two forces and clearly demonstrates who has the advantage. The METT-T/C Framework (with equipment replacing enemy) is used as a means to determine the relative strengths and weaknesses of each side and ensures all aspects of the battle are addressed. g) Describe the Action: This section addresses what actually happed. First, outline the disposition of forces. Then, explain in chronological order what actually happened (beginning with the initial act of the aggressor, followed by the response of the defendant). Subsequently, outline the major phases, actions and eventual outcome of the battle. This section ends with the status and disposition of forces at the end of the engagement. h) Significance: This section should address the tactical (short term) and strategic (long term) significance of this battle as it relates to the larger operation, campaign or war. The significance (both short term and long term) should be clear, concise and factual (with as little subjectivity as possible). i) Analysis: The analysis should emphasize the key variables that contributed both to victory and defeat. The analysis should focus on the principles of war (including the principles of the offense or defense where appropriate), and the elements of combat power that you feel directly influenced the outcome. This section should also include any additional significant aspects of the battle that have affected warfighting in subsequent years (technology, strategy, policy, doctrine, etc). j) Conclusion: The conclusion should summarize the context, outcome and impact of the battle, and include your personal Observations; what you believe led to the operational and tactical level successes and failures based on your research. Finally, your paper should conclude with one to five critical Insights and Lessons Learned that can be applied to warfighting in the future, or that can be integrated into training at the Company level and below to improve the overall performance of maneuver forces to fight, survive and win in future conflicts. k) Maps, Diagrams, Charts or Pictures: This section includes any additional items that you feel will add value to the narrative or better explain certain aspects of the paper. Maps and diagrams may be included within the body of the paper as well (where appropriate). l) Bibliography: This section includes all resources and references that you used during the conduct of your research. To ensure a good mix of authenticity and factually accurate information, as well as detailed analysis by experts in the field, students should strive to include both primary and secondary sources of high academic integrity. A minimum of 5 sources is required, and there is no upper limit. All sources should be cited using APA format (including in text citing).