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History of the Seventh Army, phase II- a war of rapid movement (the drive through France from the beaches to the Moselle).
No full textChapter VII: the capture of Toulon and Marseille. Chapter VIII: the German retreat from southern France. Chapter IX: the battle of Montelimar. Chapter X: protecting the eastern plain/flank. Chapter XI: consolidation of Seventh Army gains. Chapter XII: the junction of Dragoon and Overlord. Chapter XIII: the Moselle. Chapter XIV: problems of rapid advance. Included are various annexes with charts detailing Dragoon area build-up (projected and actual cargo tonnage- cumulatively), projected and actual number of vehicles, projected and actual strength, projected and actual ammunition tonnage, projected and actual petroleum tonnage, a map of supply dumps and phase lines (D-Day through September), and a map of Germany
Engineer role in photographic intelligence.
No full textThis document is in response to a request for a comprehensive study of the engineer role in photographic intelligence in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations. It is divided into three sections, the first being a statement of the engineer missions, extracted from various Army directives, with pertinent comments inserted. The second section consists of answers to specific questions intended to bring out particular discussion. The third portion of the document contains a recapitulation and recommendations. Two of the pages detail a routing and responsibility for target chart production (present and proposed, 1 April 1944)
Survey for Mountain Division camp to accommodate 17,000 men in the Missouri River Division.
No full textFrom the Chief of Engineers to the Division Engineer, Missouri River Division, an investigation was made to determine whether a suitable site was available for a Mountain Division camp to accommodate 17,000 men. Comments and recommendations of Headquarters, Seventh Service Command and the Service Command Surgeon's Office are included in this report. Table of contents: scope; summary report; Centennial, Wyoming site; sites investigated but not recommended; comments and recommendations of Seventh Service Command Headquarters, including Service Command Surgeon; and exhibits
Combat operations after action report – Battle of Quang Tri.
No full textOperation Jeb Stuart, 31 January to 6 February 1968, Quang Tri, District, Quang Tri Province, 1st Brigade, 1st Air Cavalry Division. The document contains four sketches detailing the attack plan, noon 31 January, enemy fire support and base areas, and 1st Brigade air assaults. Details the following: task organization; supporting forces; intelligence; mission; concept; execution; support; administration and logistics; results; and analysis
Logistical problems and their solutions.
No full textThis monograph, a companion piece to "Logistical problems and their solutions", Headquarters Japan Logistical Command (JLCOM), was reviewed by personnel in the Office, Assistant Chief of Staff, G-4. Table of contents: problems of supplying the combat forces, 25 June-25 August 1950; problems of control (ASP's, programmed shipments, operation of the Logistical Command, use of indigenous labor, supply shortage- Class I/II/IV/III/V); transport of supplies (rail network, water transportation, highway transportation, air transportation, POL pipelines, Civil Transport Corps and Korean Service Corps, withdrawals); and illustrations
Mastering the fundamentals: for BCT and below formations.
No full textAs a leader at any level, you must take the time to create a common focus for your organization the minute you take charge. This National Training Center publication provides the nexus for a conversation every leader should have at every echelon in his formation. What is our focus? In what areas must we be experts
Operational report – lessons learned for the period ending 31 January 1969. (RSC CSFOR-65 RI)
No full textDuring the period covered by this report, the 2d Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment remained attached to the 4th Infantry Division and continued its participation in operation Binh Tay MacArthur which began 21 October 1967. Section I: significant organization or unit activities. Section II: lessons learned
History, Corps of Military Police.
No full textContents: historical background; procurement of personnel; training activities of Provost Marshal General; unit training center; development of units; duties and functions of the CMP; insignia; and how the Corps of Military Police did the job
Representation of armored interests, 1938-1945.
No full textThe study concerns itself with describing the representation of Panzer interests in the top echelons of the German Army during the period immediately prior to and during World War II, with particular emphasis and detail directed toward the office of Inspector General of Panzer Troops which was occupied by the author during its most important period. Contents: development of Panzer troops up to 1938; the chief of mobile troops; organization of the Panzer Command in wartime; the Inspector General of Panzer troops (origin and organization, initial measures, Panzer operations, technical improvements and innovations, development of Panzer and Panzergrenadier divisions, cooperation with the Luftwaffe, and schools and regulations); and a conclusion. Appendix 1- service regulations for the Inspector General of Panzer troops
Fragment of victory in Italy during World War II, 1942-1945: a special study concerned with the 92d Infantry Division and its principal attachments, including the 473d and 442d (Japanese-American) infantry regiments.
No full textThis is the story of the accomplishments and the failures of a unique military force. To the student of history, this narrative reveals that the training and battle efficiency of the personnel concerned were influenced by deep psychological factors. The 92d Infantry Division, augmented to almost 25,000 men after the inclusion of the 442d and the 473d Infantry Regiments, tanks, tank destroyers, and medium and light artillery, was part of the diverse Allied force that finally achieved victory in the Italian theater. Chapters: the formative days; the war in Italy; early operations; Task Force 92 attacks; probing and harassing the enemy; trouble in the Serchio Valley; unrest in February; a three-pronged thrust on the Ligurian coast; resolving inner conflicts; prelude to the spring offensive; the fall of Massa (5-10 April 1945); piercing the gothic line (10-24 April 1945); the final thrust (25 April-2 May 1945); and the final days. The document also contains an epilogue, chronology, troop list, bibliographical note, casualties, a map list, illustrations, and maps