Casualties are an inevitable consequence of battle, and they are commonly listed at the end of historical accounts as figures for dead and wounded. The assumption, on reading these numbers, is that the dead were al some point, during or after the...
This report was compiled to supplement the operational reports, and to make record of the duties and responsibilities that were assigned in connection with the operations. It gives in detail the administrative, training, and logistic...
In two volumes, this is the official participation report of Okinawa Operation submitted to the War Department. It presents a comprehensive account of the administrative and logistical support furnished by the Army agencies in the Pacific Ocean...
Headquarters U.S. Army Forces, Middle Pacific, Office of the Commanding General
This summary report is on the participation of the U.S. Army Forces in the operation against Japanese-held Iwo Jima, covering beginning of planning for the operation to 16 March 1945, the date the island was declared secure. Discussion covers the...
Transcription of the Conference of Scholars which took place to discuss the American experience in the administration of occupied areas, 1943-1955, and the problems and possibilities of research on the subject, including planning for administration...
The subject of this report is the participation by United States Army Forces in the Central Pacific Area, in the GALVANIC Operation against the Japanese held Gilbert Islands, in November, 1943. It shows the operational support by the USAFICPA and...
Headquarters. Service of Supply. European Theater of Operations
This book is to be used in familiarizing all soldiers with policies, rules and restrictions in effect for the American forces in the UK. It focuses on: lack of color-line in the UK, security, furloughs, passes and leaves, and the British and their...
This report covers the activities of Combat Team Twenty-Three, of the 4th Marine Division, during the Iwo Jima Operation, from inception to conclusion. Includes planning and preparation, movement operations, landings, narrative of operations,...
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...
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.
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...
This manual provides the framework for understanding low-intensity conflict (LIC) at the battalion and brigade levels to include the definition and nature of LIC, the military's role, imperatives, and operational categories. It also provides...
Consisting of the field service regulations, revised by the General Staff of the Army. Published for the information and government of the Regular Army and organized militia of the United States. Includes the organization of the Army, information...
This book describes the organization, duties and training of scouts and patrols, including night patrols, scouts and observation, intelligence, and the writing of reports.
This document covers the course of instruction for training soldiers in use, knowledge, and accuracy of rifle and carbine firing for effectiveness in battle.