This study discusses the geo-strategic importance of Afghanistan in the context of overall Soviet strategy in Southwest Asia. Considered as a Soviet 'backyard' in the past, Afghanistan sprang to limelight in 1979 following the Soviet invasion....
Kahn, E. J. (Ely Jacques), 1916-, McLemore, Henry.
No soldier's patch is worn with greater pride than that displayed on the shoulder of a man who has belonged to a combat division. In World War II, as in every past war, the major share of our fighting has been done by our ground troops,...
United States. Army. Infantry Division, 27th. G-3 Section
Journal of G-3 Section of the 27th Infantry Division, daily activities log of operations regarding the air and land defenses of Saipan and Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands during World War II. May-June 1944.
Provides operational orders for the Pacific Fleet's Amphibious Forces in the capture and occupation of Iwo Jima and the development of an advanced air base on the captured island.
Revised operational plan for the Allied Forces Western Naval Task Force to firmly establish the Fifth Army in positions ashore in the Gulf of Salerno and will support its advance to capture Naples and adjacent airfields.
Eastern European Section, European Branch, Intelligence Group
A survey of the population, available resources, industrial capacity, government, etc. of the U.S.S.R. in order to determine her ability to defeat the German Army.
Larson, Harold; Office of the Chief of Transportation, Army Service Forces
This document gives historical background on water transportation for the United States Army. The purpose of this study is to trace the organization and activities relating to water transportation for the U.S. Army prior to the reorganization of...
Lays out the argument of the problem of international responsibility under criminal law and discusses German crimes in World War II, the Treaty of Versailles, the concept and classification of international crimes, the crimes of the Hitlerites...
This document discusses the tactical and logistical problems peculiar to operations of encircled forces, as well as the problems of air support for encircled ground troop.
This pocket book of the German Army was intended for the use of intelligence officers of field formations and units. There are 5 parts including: general principles of organization and tactics (types of divisions, GHQ troops, supply and...
Three subjects are covered in this document- messages and reports, situation maps, and strength figures. Deception and errors can occur even when there is no intention to deceive; examples of each topic are given.
This Civil Affairs handbook on Hungary gives background information on the formative stage under the dual monarchy, period of inflation and reconstruction (1918-1926), and periods of prosperity, depression and recovery, 1926-1939. Part II addresses...
This handbook on the government finance of Japan is intended for the practical use of Civil Affairs officers. For this reason it contains detailed descriptions of financial structure and administration. The powers and duties provided, as well as...
When the 811th Tank Destroyer Battalion was activated on 10, April, 1942, our country had been at war four months. Consequently, our country and our army were new to the ways of war - the country's industries were being geared to the war effort,...
Describes the French petroleum economy. The petroleum industry of France was both important and complex. The majority of oil was imported, largely from Iraq, the United States and the Caribbean area. Discusses the refineries of France, some of...