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N3917.
No full textInterview with American citizen that had been in Europe from 1933 to 1942. The American had been picked up as an enemy by the Gestapo on 11 December 1942. On 15 May 1942, he was released in to the US in an exchange of prisoners between the US and Germany
N6029; Inclosure 2.
No full textMap is part of the following document: Services of supply, South Pacific area. This document can be viewed at: https://cgsc.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p4013coll8/id/5179/rec/
Historical record of the 191st Tank Battalion (M).
No full textThe 191st passed the crossroads of its career in August 1943. The battalion was bivouacked in a valley southwest of Bizerte, still attached to the Seventh Army, and wondering what would become of it
N4923-3.
No full textFrom the Introduction: Operations of the 81st Infantry "Wildcat" Division (Reinforced) in the Stalemate II operations in the Western Carolines have been divided into three general phases for the purpose of recording results, as follows: Phase I - Capture of Angaur, Phase II - Operations on Poleliu, Phase III - Seizure of Ulithi and other Islands.
This report covers Phase I, the amphibious operation of landing on Angaur Island, Palau Group, Western Carolines, and the seizure, occupation, and initial development of that island
Building and training of infantry division. Army Ground Forces study no. 12.
No full textWorld War II, more than any other war in history, was characterized by the race between warring nations for development of superior materiel. Never before have such technical advances been made in the course of a war; never before did so many varied items of equipment, from ordinary shoes to the most complicated radar devices become obsolescent in the course of four years; never before were so many and such varied instruments of warfare introduced into battle. American industry superbly met the challenge presented by this unprecedented technological warfare. Despite a previous domestic political situation widely regarded as unfavorable to industrial efficiency, it succeeded in outproducing the industry of any other belligerent. All accomplishments of both Headquarters, Army Ground Forces, and the technical services in development of equipment must be projected against the still greater accomplishment of American industry
Training after the defeat of Germany.
No full textThe enclosed directives set forth War Department policy and implement action for concentrating the war effort against Japan subsequent to the defeat of Germany. All training activities will be planned and conducted with the objective of preparing individuals, crews, teams, and organizations specifically for operations against Japan. Topics include: general training; ground combat training; air combat training; redeployment training; and use of combat and overseas experienced personnel in training
Report on the Sicilian campaign by Major General John Lucas.
No full textThis document contains two reports- one dated 21 July 1943 and the second 26 August 1943 (supplement of the first report). The author details the outstanding characteristics of the Sicilian campaign, how many German troops escaped them, a discussion on land mines, details about the military equipment used, accompanying General Patton during the recent landing operation, combat troops burying the dead, and a multitude of additional facts
Organization of G-5 Section: Pacific Ocean Areas.
No full textThis section has been organized for the purpose of coordinating all plans for the area, insofar as they pertain to future operations directed by CinCPOA. One purpose of the attached list is to permit determination of the proper responsibility for any specific action. Document contains a staff list/organization chart from August 1944
S.W.P.A. operational areas, R.A.A.F. Command.
No full textMap of South West Pacific Area operational areas
Revision of table of organization and table of equipment of an infantry regiment.
No full textBased on the experience this regiment has had so far in the current war, the following changes are recommended in the T/Os and T/Es dated 26 February 1944 as subsequently changed for units of the infantry regiment. Headings: Headquarters and Headquarters Company; Service Company; Cannon Company; Anti-Tank Company; Medical Detachment; Battalion Headquarters Company; heavy weapons companies; rifle companies; and general