Analyzes the contributions of armor in Operation Cobra, which took place on the continent of Europe in July, 1944. Looks at the 6th Armored Division as an example of (then) contemporary teaching regarding the use of an armored division to seize a...
The discussion of this material on government and administration in the Japanese Empire is contained in eleven chapters. The first chapter is a short introduction. The material covered in Chapters II to X inclusive constitute an analysis and...
This is the combat history of the 79th Fighter Group during World War Two. The document details the following contents: group commanders; group combat narrative; campaigns; battle citations and commendations; claims- illustrated statistical...
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...
The purpose of the First US Army Operation Plan is to provide a basis for planning by Task Force Commanders. The object of Neptune is to secure lodgment area on the continent from which further offensive operations can be developed.
The following topics are discussed in this document on World War Two: completion of training in the U.S., Camp Forrest to Ft. Slocum, Transatlantic, England (Camp Bewdley, Birmingham, and Braemore), prelude to operations, the campaign in France,...
'These were the Americans: nearly 2,000 of them'…..There was a husky apprentice plasterer from Philadelphia who flew a fighter. His seven-ton Thunderbolt was last seen in a dive over the Zuider Zee, an Me 109 close behind with its nose-cannon...
Long before the dust settled on European battlefields in World War II, the U.S. Army had to face the difficult tasks of occupying and governing war-torn Germany. Its leaders and troops were called upon to deal with a series of complex challenges in...
Translated from German into English by Katherine A. Mull. Austrian and German officer's personal account of the assignment from Hitler to rescue Mussolini in the summer of 1943. Includes meeting with Hitler, discovery and reconnaissance of...
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.
United States. Marine Corps. 4th Division, 14th Regiment
This is the report of the 14th Marine Regiment (artillery), 4th Marine Division, during the Iwo Jima Operations. Includes reports on casualties, intelligence, operations and training, supplies, and medical recommendations.
This manual outlines the origin, objectives, and characteristics of counterinsurgency operations, as well as the tactics and techniques employed by guerrilla forces. It places emphasis on the planning and conduct of operations against guerrillas by...
This handbook is designed to inform advisors at all levels of the structure and nature of the Vietnamese village. It covers the traditional village leadership, village government, village economy, village security, and the advisory role. The...
A draft of the chaplains manual including chapters on historical background; office, regulations, and qualifications; education and school; equipment; religious observances; special services; religious training and conferences; pastoral functions;...
This manual is divided into two parts. Part one is an easy-to-read, ready reference for the combat commander and tells what psychological operations can do and how they can be used to achieve a quicker victory, conserve valuable resources, and save...
This handbook contains general military instructions for cadets; covers Army organization, duties, discipline, operations, training, drills, hygiene, and first aid. Includes photographs and illustrations.
This soldier's handbook addresses the following topics: rights as citizens forfeited by desertion; unauthorized absence; extracts from Army regulations of 1895; examination for promotion; extracts from Articles of War; Army code- the Myer system...