McKinney, Leonard L; Office of the Chief of the Chemical Corps, Historical Office
This is an account of flame thrower employment and the numerous problems involved. The volume purports to present: a survey of flame warfare prior to World War II; a brief account of the flame weapons developed by both allied and enemy powers...
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...
The purpose of this report is to present the salient features of Japanese tactics and techniques employed during the Burma Campaign from November 1943 through September 1944. The report is written for the benefit of (1) combat units which have...
This is the private war journal of Generaloberst Franz Halder, Chief of the General Staff of the Supreme Command of the German Army (OKH), 14 August 1939 to 24 September 1942 (first entry: 7 December 1939, last entry: 9 May 1940).
Operational orders for the invasion of the Philippine Islands. Orders cover intelligence, infantry operations, operational maps, field artillery, engineers, chemical battalions, and amphibious operations.
In the European Theatre of Operations, flak reached its majority when the back of the German Air Force was broken in the first months of 1944. Enemy antiaircraft artillery replaced enemy aircraft as the major combat risk of Allied air fleets. The...
This document detailed the history of 116th Signal Radio Intelligence Company from date of activation, 18 May, 1942 until V-J Day, 2 September, 1945. It contains photographs and biographies of soldiers in the company, the story of the 116th from...
Headquarters, Army Ground Forces, Office of the Commanding General
This is a brief report covering the world-wide activities of Army Ground Forces from its organization in March 1942 to the surrender of Japan. The table of contents includes: the American ground soldier; building the ground Army in the United...
This is the story of the 43d "Winged Victory" Division whose memorable record in World War II will stand forever as an inspiration to all freedom-loving Americans. It is the story of valiant men who dedicated their lives to preserve all in life...
This story of an artillery battalion in the European War of 1944 - 1945 is told not by one man, but by the many who lived the story and told it by note or word of mouth, that it might be included in the history of the battalion. Sources for the...
This bulletin consists of recent information (in WWII) on tactical and technical developments and trends affecting the operations of the Arms and Services. It details numbers 21-30, with dates ranging from March 25, 1943 to July 29, 1943. Part I...
This history of the Rainbow is a record of the accomplishments of every man who served in the Division. It is the story of his contribution to the safety and security of the people of his country and of the world. This is a history of the combat...
This is a report of the Leyte operation, World War II. Constituted on 22 January 1943, Headquarters Sixth Army was activated on 25 January 1943 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The Leyte Operation was the initial phase of the Allied thrust into the...
Anzio Beachhead, fourteenth in the series of studies of particular combat operations, is the story of how VI Corps of the American Fifth Army seized and held a strategic position far to the rear of the main fighting front, in the Italian campaign...
The Rhine River has been long recognized as one of the most formidable obstacles to military movement on the European Continent, and its crossing was the object of the most intensive planning and preparatory effort made by Ninth Army while...
A series of four after action reports by the Ninth Infantry Division pertaining to operations in Southern Tunisia, Sicily, and France. Reports contain maps and overlays of the operations.
This private war journal comprises seven volumes covering the dates 14 August 1939 to 24 September 1942, the date of Halder's dismissal by Hitler. The journal was kept by Halder personally in his own shorthand and contains notes on conferences,...
History of Military Training, WAAC / WAC Training, Army Service Forces includes a study of training accomplished in Women's Army Auxiliary Corps and Women's Army Corps Training Centers, Schools, Units, and Detachments assigned within the Army...