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Report, War Department Observer Board, USFET : no. C-871.
No full textThe enclosed list of questions and answers on Air Ground Cooperation were obtained on 16 April 1945 from the AC of S, G-3, 5th Infantry Division, which was then operating from Menden, Germany. It appears to be a comprehensive study highlighting numerous important features
Medical problems in amphibious operations, including evacuation on the beaches of Normandy.
No full textLectures presented at Army and Navy Staff College, Washington, D.C. 4 August 1945 by Colonel J. L. Snyder, M.C., who during the Normandy Invasion was the executive officer to the surgeon of the First Army, and Navy Captain (Doctor) Gillette. The two discussed the planning required for the participation of the medical personnel in amphibious landings. Col. Snyder spoke about the European Theater, while Capt. Gillette discussed the Pacific.
Also includes Annex: Communications Zone Medical Plan Annex No. 9, United States Army, European Theater of Operations, Office of the Surgeon. Sections: general; supply; transportation; construction; plan of evacuation; hospitalization; disease control; special sanitary precautions; civil affairs; miscellaneous
[WWII German map, France, 21 August 1944].
No full textGerman Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (OKW) Western Front situation map. This map shows German positions (in blue) and Allied positions (in red) as of 21 August 1944 in France, from the St. Lo area to Paris. Original map was created by combining parts of two different maps. Secondary portion comprises area west of Le Havre
[WWII German map, France, 16 September 1944].
No full textGerman Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (OKW) Western Front situation map. This map shows German positions (in blue) and Allied positions (in red) as of 16 September 1944 in France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium in 1:300000 scale. Original map was created by combining parts of multiple maps
[WWII German map, Leeuwarden-Osnabruck/Dover-Laon, 24 October 1944.]
No full textWWII German map, Leeuwarden-Osnabruck/Dover-Laon, 30 October 1944
[WWII German map, Les Pieux-Caen, 19 June 1944].
No full textGerman Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (OKW) Western Front situation map. This map shows German positions (in blue) and Allied positions (in red) as of 19 June 1944 in the Les Pieux-Caen area in 1:200000 scale. Original map was created by combining parts of two different maps. Secondary portion comprises area east of Le Havre
Observer's report of the King II operation, island of Leyte, Philippine Islands.
No full textThe purpose of this report is to present information relative to the above operation, particularly as it pertains to Supply and Quartermaster activities, that may be of interest and value to others. Plan of report: Section I- general; Section II- embarkation and movement to the target; Section III- the assault landing and operations of the shore parties; Section IV- Quartermaster activities; Section V- miscellaneous observations; and Section VI- conclusions and recommendations
Operations instructions no. 66: Allied Air Forces.
No full textDocument contains two illustrations: routes schedule and air coverage plan Task Force 38 (FULLCRY) detailing ship routes, ship movement during daylight (air coverage), ship movements with no air coverage, and ship operating areas; and route schedule and air coverage plan Task Force 31 (FULLCRY) detailing route Pelelieu and Angaur, APA's and DD's, minesweepers, ship movement during daylight (air coverage), and operating areas
Observer's report, AGF APO 264, observer W. A. Hampton, Colonel, C.A.C.
No full textThis is the observer's report by Colonel W. A. Hampton, the purpose of which was to present information and suggestions to future AGF commanders. Plan of the report: period covered; organization prior to departure; problems encountered on arrival; Provost Marshal; laundry; transient officers and enlisted men; sanitation; guard duty; uniform; reports; communications; repair parts; pilferage; mail; and 155mm units C.A. This document also contains a check list for Staff Judge Advocate (preliminary and destination considerations) and a checklist for Post Exchange Officer (for setting up forward Base Exchange- personnel, initial supplies of merchandise, office supplies and equipment, planning, and additional notes)
Operations instructions no. 67: Allied Air Forces.
No full textThis document addresses logistics support of air force units, combat responsibility, maintenance, and construction. Changes are detailed in operations instructions numbers 67/1 (5 December 1944), 67/2 (23 December 1944), and 67/3 (15 January 1945)