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Report – War Department Observers Board – USFET number C-1037.
No full textThe material in this report is based on conferences held at G-2 sections of six divisions during the period 5-15 June 1945. Each of these divisions had several months of battle experience. AGF question- what measures are taken to control souveniring? Are they effective
Notes on main lessons of recent operations in the Western Desert.
No full textMain lessons include: the basic principles of war must always be applied; appreciations; time is vital; cooperation between armoured and motor brigade groups of armoured divisions; armoured action; importance of the initiative; siting and defences; organization of fire in defence; action by infantry when attacked by tanks; digging and concealment; use of small arms fire; employment of artillery; employment of anti-tank guns; local protection; employment of infantry formations in a mobile role; minefields; discipline; and artillery lessons in recent fighting. Appendix A- Eighth Army training instruction no. 1/1942, artillery lessons in recent fighting
Report on lessons learned in the "Bougainville Operation".
No full textThe following report provides a detailed account of lessons learned by units participating in the Bougainville Operation. Prescribed War Department methods and doctrines have proved both adequate and sound. However certain unusual circumstances and conditions were encountered. This account provides many answers to some of the unusual problems encountered
MS no. P-122.
No full textMS # P-122, "German Counterintelligence Activities in Occupied Russia, 1941-44," written by a Russian displaced person in Germany, was procured for distribution by the Historical Division, United States Army, Europe. German counterintelligence activities in occupied Russia were carried out by the Abwehr and the SS Security Service. This document contains the following contents: German counterintelligence agencies; control measures in German-occupied territories; the Abwehr in the field; German experience with Russian agents; German counterintelligence activities in the Russian theater; Soviet counterintelligence activities in the German-occupied areas; a summary; and a glossary of terms and abbreviations
Annual report of medical activities in the 25th General Hospital for the period 1 January 1944 to 31 December 1944.
No full textThe 25th General Hospital was ordered into the active military service of the United States on 1 June 1943 per General Orders no. 60, Hq Fifth Service Command, dated 31 May 1943, and was organized on 10 June 1943 at Nichols General Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky, per General Orders no. 66, Hq Fifth Service Command, dated 9 June 1943. Personnel and equipment were received from the 85th General Hospital, parent unit of this organization
Officer to officer handling: Forager joint staff study.
No full textThe Joint Chiefs of Staff have directed the establishment of control of the Marianas-Carolines-Palau area by forces of the Pacific Ocean Areas. This document contains appendices on ground forces, air forces, naval forces, bombardment, proposed task organization, logistic measures, submarine operations (submarine dispositions), and harbor development plan (development of Apra Harbor, Guam)
Artillery bulletin number 1, U.S. Army Forces in Middle Pacific.
No full textThis bulletin is published to disseminate information of interest and value to artillery commanders. The information is obtained from reports and comments made by observers and commanders in the Pacific Ocean Areas and from reports from other theaters. Most of the information in this bulletin is the personal view of some individual, and its inclusion will not indicate that it has the official indorsement of ComGenAFMIDPAC
Monthly statistical summary: Army Air Forces, Service Command, Mediterranean Theater of Operations, April 1945.
No full textTable of contents: situation in brief; organization; personnel; aircraft, supply and maintenance; services, supply and maintenance; personal affairs; and glossary of terms
Operation plan 2-44, 5th Marine Division Reinforced.
No full textThis report covers additions and changes to enemy installations found on photos taken up to 15 December 1944. Contains an intelligence annex, censorship, air support, embarkation, radio frequency assignments, call signs, wire plans, etc
Signal- action against enemy- Luzon.
No full textThe organization, 593rd Joint Assault Signal Company, participated in the initial assault on Luzon Island, P.I. on 9 January 1945