This document is not a directive but rather a set of notes prepared for the instruction and use of PCUA personnel. It amplifies and supplements data contained in SOP No. 27, dated 15 November 1944. It is a revision of and replaces instructional...
Office of the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers
These instructions cover operations of the United States Naval occupation forces in Japan and in Korea south of 38 degrees north latitude and provide for coordination between Army and Navy occupation forces within occupation areas.
December operations of the Third U.S. Army divided themselves into two phases: the pursuit of the enemy in his continued retreat into Germany, and the enemy's Ardennes offensive which by the end of the month Third U.S. Army's slashing flank attack...
This document describes the Japanese field artillery during World War Two. It addresses the following topics: organization (division and heavy artillery, and observation regiments); basic doctrine (relation of artillery to infantry, forward...
This is the saga of a modern battle unit which from its inception was destined for a major role in the destruction of German armed might. It is the story of an organization of officers and men selected from all branches of the United States Army,...
From author: "There has been placed into my hands certain facts and information concerning the planning, training, operations and social actions of Co. "A", 2nd Ranger Battalion. Armed with these, plus my own personal observations and memories, I...
Discusses the problem of the American Army to be unable to secure maximum operational results from airborne-troop carrier forces due to the length of time now required to plan and launch an attack from the air. Recommends the initiation of a course...
Discusses the relationship between the period of a forecast and absolute accuracy, the presentation of long range forecasts, forecasts issued by the weather information branch, the method of preparation and research.
Based largely on reports sent to the Signal Officer, Seventh Army. Discusses the plans and preparations phase, the signal communication plan, operations to 21 July 1943, operations 21 July-17 August 1943, and problems and lessons of the Sicilian...
The events and stories documented in this book occurred during World War Two, all over the world, and were personally narrated by the veterans who lived them. The stories are divided by theater of operation- European and Pacific; all others went...
This is a history of the 85th Infantry Division. It gives a brief overview of the early years, details training for the Second World War, the Gustav Line, the second phase, the drive on Rome and to the north, between attacks, the Gothic Line, and...
Ministry of National Defence, Historical Service of the Army
Without prejudging the official historical account which will be published in due time, the object of this pamphlet is to place the Belgian Army Campaign of May 1940 in its true perspective, in relation with the Allies' General plan of operations....
Discusses the history of the regiment (21st Infantry), starting with a brief account in the 1800s. The majority of the document concerns World War II history. Lists battle honors and activities beginning with Pearl Harbor and continuing throughout...
Discusses the strategy employed in the defeat of Japan. Gives an overview of the seeds of conflict and strategy and the pre-war policy . Also gives details regarding preparing for coalition warfare and the strategy of friendly neutrality, the first...
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 the events transpired. The Occupation Forces in Europe Series consists of a series of studies,...
Ploesti, Rumania, was the heart of the greatest concentration of petroleum refineries in Axis Europe. Until 19 August 1944 it was the target of the most intense and determined aerial offensive ever waged by the Allied Strategic Air Forces in the...
Reconnaissance is a tradition cavalry role. Pamphlet focuses on the mission of mechanized cavalry to provide higher commanders with accurate, complete and timely information. This pamphlet is fourth in a series of accounts of the work of cavalry...
Reconnaissance is a traditional cavalry role. Pamphlet focuses on the mission of mechanized cavalry to provide higher commanders with accurate, complete and timely information. This pamphlet is first in a series of accounts of the work of cavalry...