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...
This document contains a G-2 special study of Iwo Jima. There is an index to standard map symbols, starboard center and profiles of beaches, a vertical photograph of the southern half of the island with beaches superimposed, situation maps, and...
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...
The purpose of this report is to describe briefly all of the significant aspects of the petroleum economy of Germany and of the more important petroleum installations in that country. Volume I of II Volumes.
Contains an analysis of submarine warfare and anti-submarine warfare. Discusses the balance of U-boat destruction versus construction, anti-aircraft fire from U-boats, enemy U-boat equipment, bombs for anti-submarine warfare, interesting aircraft...
Historical Section, European Theater of Operations
The Siege of Bastogne was written from interviews with nearly all the commanders and staff officers who participated in the defense of Bastogne. It is essentially the account of how a single strong defensive force was built from separate commands...
Commander Group Two, Amphibious Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Details preparations for the operation, supporting operation and movement to the objective. Gives a general narrative of the assault phase and a chronology of operations. Additionally the report gives information gunfire support, air support...
This pictoral history of the 786th Tank Battalion is thoughtfully dedicated to the memory of our comrades who died in combat in the European Theater of Operations March 1, 1945 - May 7, 1945.
Information on the Okinawa Operation covering enemy defenses, individual island defenses, disposition of Japanese forces, Japanese weapons, artillery situation, Japanese tactics, and weather.
"The coast artillery troops are charged with the care and use of the fixed and mavable elements of the seaward nad landward defense of the coast fortifications, including guns,mortars, submarine mines, and torpedoes. The coast artillery supports...
An infantry handbook founded on rational method. It is intended to explain in a practical manner the use of military force and improvements in the discipline and movement of armies.
Detailed report of the actions taken by the U.S. Navy and their part in the evacuation of troops and equipment from Iwo Jima beginning in February 1945. Includes preliminary actions, narrative of evacuation, ordnance used, damage to units, lists of...
The purpose of the R.A.F. Middle East Review is to present the story of air force activities in the Middle East and various aspects of those activities for their instructional as well as their informative value. This edition includes operations in...
This is the G-3 report of seizure, occupation and defense of Iwo Jima (19 February through 16 March 1945). The subject matter for this document includes planning and organization, training, and embarkation and movement to the objective. There are...
Wilhm, Jack F.; Gueymard, Joffre L.; Harness, Leslie J. Ross, Ralph N.; Sexton, Morrell R.; Williams, James F.; Anderson, Arnold V.; Brubaker, Jack P.; Grant, Joseph H.
Discusses experiences with the invasion of North Africa from strategic and political considerations to the pre-embarkation phase to ocean movement followed by information regarding the landings in Fedala, Casablanca, Mehdia-Port Lyautey. The...
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...