The U S Army Airborne Division 1942 To 1945 Concept Combat And Evolution

Author : Timothy M. Clauss
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781786251596

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The U.S. Army Airborne Division, 1942 To 1945: Concept, Combat, And Evolution by Timothy M. Clauss Pdf

In 1939, the U.S. Army had no formal combat formation capable of reaching the battlefield by air. In response to the success of German airborne operations, the U.S. Army formed a small unit of volunteers which was to experiment with airborne equipment and develop techniques. In the span of six years, the fledgling airborne concept expanded from a small platoon of parachute volunteers into five deployed airborne divisions composed of parachute and glider forces with a formal doctrine. This thesis examines the development of the airborne division through its employment in the Mediterranean and European Theaters of Operation, as these theaters employed four of the five U.S. airborne divisions during World War II. The doctrine, organization, and equipment of the airborne division changed significantly from its inception through the end of WWII. Personal influence, lessons learned from combat, and logistical limitations significantly affected the evolution of the airborne division.

Author : U S Army Command and General Staff Coll
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 150073148X

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The U.S. Army Airborne Division, 1942 to 1945 Concept, Combat and Evolution by U S Army Command and General Staff Coll Pdf

In 1939, the U.S. Army had no formal combat formation capable of reaching the battlefield by air. In response to the success of German airborne operations, the U.S. Army formed a small unit of volunteers which was to experiment with airborne equipment and develop techniques. In the span of six years, the fledgling airborne concept expanded from a small platoon of parachute volunteers into five deployed airborne divisions composed of parachute and glider forces with a formal doctrine. This thesis examines the development of the airborne division through its employment in the Mediterranean and European Theaters of Operation, as these theaters employed four of the five U.S. airborne divisions during World War II. The doctrine, organization, and equipment of the airborne division changed significantly from its inception through the end of WWII. Personal influence, lessons learned from combat, and logistical limitations significantly affected the evolution of the airborne division.

Author : Roger E. Bilstein
Publisher : Department of the Air Force
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Airlift, Military
ISBN : 016049673X

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Airlift and airborne operations in World War II by Roger E. Bilstein Pdf

United States Army Air Forces in World War 2. Details the history of the Air Transport Command.

Author : David M. Glantz,Combat Studies Institute (U.S.)
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Government publications
ISBN : 9781428915824

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The Soviet Airborne Experience by David M. Glantz,Combat Studies Institute (U.S.) Pdf

Contents: The Prewar Experience; Evolution of Airborne Forces During World War II; Operational Employment: Vyaz'ma, January-February 1942; Operational Employment: Vyaz'ma, February-June 1942; Operational Employment: On the Dnepr, September 1943; Tactical Employment; The Postwar Years.

Author : Jonathan Mallory House
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Armies
ISBN : 9781428915831

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Toward Combined Arms Warfare by Jonathan Mallory House Pdf

Author : John B. Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UIUC:30112040285550

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Maneuver and Firepower by John B. Wilson Pdf

Author : Michael Dale Doubler
Publisher : Fort Leavenworth, Kan. : U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Bocage normand (France)
ISBN : STANFORD:36105082400412

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Busting the Bocage by Michael Dale Doubler Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0160899346

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U.S. Army Special Operations in World War II (Paperback format only) by Anonim Pdf

CMH 70-42. Army Special Publication. Discusses a variety of commando and guerrilla operations that were conducted on the plains of Europe and in the jungles of the Pacific to harass the Axis armies, to gather intelligence, and to support the more conventional Allied military efforts, yet their significance was a matter of dispute. Hogan examines the critical issues underlying special operations and shows how American leaders employed commandos - rangers in Army parlance - and guerrillas extensively, if not systematically, during the war. Other related products: World War II resources collection can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/us-military-history/battles-wars/world-war-ii Nisei Linguists: Japanese Americans in the Military Intelligence Service During World War II --Print Paperback format can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-029-00432-1 American Military History Volume 2: The United States Army in a Global Era, 1917-2008 --Print Hardcover format can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-029-00525-5 Special Operations Forces Medical Handbook -- Looseleaf with binder format-- can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-070-00810-6 --CD-ROM format can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-070-00816-5 --ePub format available from Apple iBookstore and Google Play eBookstore. Please use ISBN: 9780160867194 to search this title through their platform(s).

Author : Kent Roberts Greenfield,R. R. Palmer,Bell Irvin Wiley
Publisher : Sagwan Press
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-08
Category : History
ISBN : 1377038785

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The Organization of Ground Combat Troops by Kent Roberts Greenfield,R. R. Palmer,Bell Irvin Wiley Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Christopher Richard Gabel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : History
ISBN : UCR:31210023606401

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Seek, Strike, and Destroy by Christopher Richard Gabel Pdf

In the seventy years that have passed since the tank first appeared, antitank combat has presented one of the greatest challenges in land warfare. Dramatic improvements in tank technology and doctrine over the years have precipitated equally innovative developments in the antitank field. One cycle in this ongoing arms race occurred during the early years of World War II when the U.S. Army sought desperately to find an antidote to the vaunted German blitzkrieg. This Leavenworth Paper analyzes the origins of the tank destroyer concept, evaluates the doctrine and equipment with which tank destroyer units fought, and assesses the effectiveness of the tank destroyer in battle.

Author : Marc R. DeVore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0989137295

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When Failure Thrives by Marc R. DeVore Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428910225

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The Brigade: A History, Its Organization and Employment in the US Army by Anonim Pdf

This work provides an organizational history of the maneuver brigade and case studies of its employment throughout the various wars. Apart from the text, the appendices at the end of the work provide a ready reference to all brigade organizations used in the Army since 1917 and the history of the brigade colors.

Author : Charles R. Shrader
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : MINN:31951P00973702Z

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History of Operations Research in the United States Army by Charles R. Shrader Pdf

'History of Operations Research in the United States Army,' a comprehensive 3-volume set with each volume covering a different time span, offers insights into the natural tension between military leaders and civilian scientists, the establishment and growth of Army Operations Research (OR) organizations, the use of OR techniques, and the many contributions that OR managers and analysts have made to the growth and improvement of the Army since 1942.

Author : John J. Mcgrath
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781105056154

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The Other End of the Spear by John J. Mcgrath Pdf

This book looks at several troop categories based on primary function and analyzes the ratio between these categories to develop a general historical ratio. This ratio is called the Tooth-to-Tail Ratio. McGrath's study finds that this ratio, among types of deployed US forces, has steadily declined since World War II, just as the nature of warfare itself has changed. At the same time, the percentage of deployed forces devoted to logistics functions and to base and life support functions have increased, especially with the advent of the large-scale of use of civilian contractors. This work provides a unique analysis of the size and composition of military forces as found in historical patterns. Extensively illustrated with charts, diagrams, and tables. (Originally published by the Combat Studies Institute Press)

Author : Thomas J. Sheehan
Publisher : Nimble Books
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010-05
Category : History
ISBN : 1608880397

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World War II Vertical Envelopment by Thomas J. Sheehan Pdf

This study traces the development of the United States Army's airborne concept during World War II. More than any other precedent, German airborne operations against Crete influenced the evolution of U.S. Army airborne doctrine, organization, and utilization. Consequently, the author compares the U.S. and german airborne experiences, with an emphasis on the former. The formative period ran from 1940 through May 1941, while the expansion period extended into 1943. A major point of departure and comparison was the German invasion of Crete in May 1941 (Operation Merkur), which lent important impetus to U.S> airborne development. Without knowledge of the severity of German losses at Crete and the shortcomings in airborne doctrine that the German experience exposed, U.S. planners accepted Crete as their model on which to base rapid airborne expansion. Subsequently, Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily, taught U.S. airborne planners to to evolve their own lessons. Crete remained the inspiration, but was no longer the roadmap.