The War Department had directed that the history of the military occupation of Germany and Austria in World War II be recorded and interpreted as events transpired. Table of contents include: planning for redeployment in the European Theater of...
Report by Generalmajor Alexander Ratcliffe, who served as an infantry battalion and regimental commander for the German Army in Belgium and France. He was also a writer and commentator. In this document he discusses the background of his...
Partisan warfare is not new. The histories of numerous campaigns describe participation by civilians in the hostilities under various designations, such as guerrillas, irregulars, bandits or patriots fighting for liberation. However, while...
Task Force 45 was a task force of American and British antiaircraft gunners acting as infantry, with Italian Partisans, Brazilians and African American troops fighting by their side. Explains the organization and committing of TF 45. Gives...
This document describes the I SS Panzer Corps in the West during World War Two. It details missions from February to October 1944, counterattacks and defense in the Caen-Bayeux area, defensive combat between Caen and Falaise, withdrawing actions...
The 745th Tank Battalion attached to the 1st US Infantry Division for operations and to the 18th CT for ship movement will move in accordance with attached table , make an assault landing on Beach Omaha Easy Red and proceed to an assembly position...
HQ Department of the Army, Office of the Adjutant General.
The Department of the Army staff recently completed a review of certain actions relative to the expansion of the Army. This review included visits by members of the Army staff to Army and Corps Headquarters, completion of questionnaires by these...
Committee 8 Officers Advanced Course, The Armored School; Himes, Cecil; Krampitz, Charles T.; Heffelfinger, Hugo W.; Falls, Carroll M., Jr.; Stout, Morris C.; Boehmer, William J.; Plume, Stephen K.; Styer, George D.; Huddleston, James M.
This study covers the drive for, capture of, and withdrawal from Crailsheim by the 10th Armored Division during the period 4-10 April 1945. The main purpose in studying this particular action was to increase the knowledge of armored operations in...