The summary stated in the Task Organization section: "This force will capture, occupy and defend IWO JIMA, develop air bases on that island, reduce Japanese naval and air strength and production facilities in the Japanese homeland, and protect air...
Journal of Amphibious Group Two regarding the planning, assault, operations, naval gunfire, air support, aerology, communications, damages, and ships roster of the naval operations for the invasion of Iwo Jima during World War II. Includes...
Document contains the G-2 operations report on the Iwo Jima operation. Sections include preparatory phase, organization and operation, operational phase and recommendations.
This report covers the activities of Combat Team Twenty-Four, of the 4th Marine Division, during the Iwo Jima Operation, from inception to conclusion. Including planning and preparation, ship movements, landing assault, operation narrative, attack...
United States. Marine Corps. 4th Division, V Amphibious Corps
These are reports from various sections of the V Amphibious Corps during the Iwo Jima operation. Includes reports from engineer, LVT, Corps TQM, medical, VACLF liaison, shore party commander, AA/Arty, ordnance, HQ Commandant, and public relations....
This report describes the 2nd Armored Division's limited objective attack from 16 to 28 November, 1944 in the Roer River offensive against a grimly defended segment of the Siegfried Line. Original does not have page 29 either, text appears...
"The purpose of this text is to provide small unit commanders with instructional material, at their own level, concerning the Russian front during World War II. A careful study of the examples in the text will provide many lessons in tactics,...
This book presents the latest information on tables of organization, provisional and special Quartermaster organizations, adaptation of standard units, and civilian and prisoner of war labor and how it will be used.
Report on the Eighth Air Force's mission to target multiple defensive installations, consisting of anti-aircraft and artillery positions and strong points covering the Gironde estuary in southwest France and defensive installations in Germany.
This study of Iwo Jima provides an overview description of the volcano island, including the geography of the island, it's climate, vegetation, history and areas of military importance.
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.
A handbook detailing the methods of training in anti-aircraft rifle marksmanship and general rules for the conduct of anti-aircraft rifle practice. Includes tactical doctrine, instructions on how an infantry unit can prepare and protect itself...
A handbook for the Howitzer heavy artillery gun, detailing aspects of the weapon hardware itself, cleaning and maintenance, ammunition handling, firing procedure, as well as the structure and tactics of a Howitzer artillery company.
This manual supersedes FM 100-5, 1944.It contains the doctrines of leading troops in combat and the tactics of the combined arms. It constitutes the basis of instruction of all arms and services for field service. Appendix includes index, a...
Information on the United States small wars military operations, including topics covering organization, logistics, training, initial operations, infantry patrols, mounted detachments, convoys, aviation, river operations, disarming populations,...
This manual furnishes the basic principles of operation of the Counter Intelligence Corps and it will govern the organization, administration, operation and employment of Counter Intelligence Corps personnel. Where applicable its provisions apply...
This manual outlines the sphere of Army investigational jurisdiction, the types of counter intelligence investigations and the control thereof, and the procedures to be employed by intelligence personnel, outlines counter intelligence operations...