Us Army Infantry Divisions 1944 45

Author : John Sayen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472801531

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US Army Infantry Divisions 1944–45 by John Sayen Pdf

A complete overview of the evolving organization, tactics, doctrine, weapons and equipment of the US Infantry in the Pacific, Mediterranean and European theatres, from 1944 to the war's end. This follow-up to Battle Orders 17: US Army Infantry Divisions 1942-43, covers the critical period 1944-45 when changes instituted by Lieutenant General Leslie J McNair, the head of the Army Ground Forces and an organizational genius, were imposed on an army reluctant to change. The book includes a table outlining all 66 US Infantry Army divisions that served during World War II, and analyzes the organization of manpower and resources that turned these divisions into a war-winning army.

Author : John Sayen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472802170

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US Army Infantry Divisions 1944–45 by John Sayen Pdf

A complete overview of the evolving organization, tactics, doctrine, weapons and equipment of the US Infantry in the Pacific, Mediterranean and European theatres, from 1944 to the war's end. This follow-up to Battle Orders 17: US Army Infantry Divisions 1942-43, covers the critical period 1944-45 when changes instituted by Lieutenant General Leslie J McNair, the head of the Army Ground Forces and an organizational genius, were imposed on an army reluctant to change. The book includes a table outlining all 66 US Infantry Army divisions that served during World War II, and analyzes the organization of manpower and resources that turned these divisions into a war-winning army.

Author : John Sayen
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2007-02-27
Category : History
ISBN : 1846031192

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US Army Infantry Divisions 1944–45 by John Sayen Pdf

A complete overview of the evolving organization, tactics, doctrine, weapons, and equipment of the US Infantry in the Pacific, Mediterranean, and European theatres from 1944 to the war's end. This follow-up to Battle Orders 17: US Army Infantry Divisions 1942-43, covers the critical period 1944-45 when changes instituted by Lieutenant General Leslie J. McNair, the head of the Army Ground Forces and an organizational genius, were imposed on an army reluctant to change. McNair wanted the infantry divisions to be as small, simple, and compact as possible so that a sufficient number could be manned and sent overseas. Commanders in theater wanted bigger divisions that had larger numbers of motor vehicles, as well as many organic elements that McNair thought should only be attached for specific operations. McNair's policies were (with a few exceptions) maintained until the end of the war in Europe, despite his accidental death at the hands of the Army Air Corps in August 1944. The book includes a table outlining all 66 US Infantry Army divisions that served during World War II and analyzes the organization of manpower and resources that turned these divisions into a war-winning army. Strategic and battle maps show key infantry engagements whilst the variety of photographs illuminate troops, terrain, weapons, and equipment. Four key battles are also examined, demonstrating the capabilities and limitations of the US Army Infantry divisions of the time.

Author : United States. Army. Army, 7th
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1946
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : UOM:39015011554501

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Report of Operations by United States. Army. Army, 7th Pdf

Author : United States. Army. Army, 3rd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 750 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1945
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : UOM:39015025016604

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After Action Report, 1 August 1944-9 May 1945, Volume II by United States. Army. Army, 3rd Pdf

Author : John Sayen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472801524

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US Army Infantry Divisions 1942–43 by John Sayen Pdf

The US Army infantry division was an intricate system of men and equipment welded together by doctrine and organization into an entity that could fight, maneuver, communicate within itself as well as with outside entities, and regenerate itself through a supply and replacement system. This book examines the organizational development, mobilization, deployment and combat actions of World War II US Army infantry divisions up until the end of 1943. Among the units covered are the separate infantry regiments and battalions of the "standard" type, showing how the Army's new "triangular" infantry division (based on three infantry regiments) evolved from the earlier "square" division (based on four).

Author : Major Jeffrey P. Holt
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782897323

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Operational Performance Of The US 28th Infantry Division September To December 1944 by Major Jeffrey P. Holt Pdf

This study analyzes the operational performance of the 28th Infantry Division during a period of high intensity combat in the European Theater of Operations. The focus is on the difficulties the division experienced within its subordinate infantry units. Infantrymen, though comprising less than 40 percent of the division's total strength, absorbed almost 90 percent of all casualties. The high casualty rate within infantry units severely curtailed the operational performance of the division. The difficulties the 28th experienced were commonplace in the European theater. Compounding the problem was the inadequate number of divisions in the U.S. Army force structure. This inadequacy forced divisions to remain in combat for excessive durations, greatly increasing battle and non-battle casualties. The army's personnel system further contributed to the problems infantry divisions experienced within their infantry units. It failed to provide sufficient numbers of infantry replacements in a timely manner and there was widespread dissatisfaction with the quality of infantry replacements. This study shows that the U.S. Army failed to realize both the importance of infantry units to the war effort and the severity of combat on the modern battlefield. The result was an infantry force structure poorly designed to accomplish its wartime mission.

Author : Peter R. Mansoor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015043801540

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The GI Offensive in Europe by Peter R. Mansoor Pdf

The German Wehrmacht was one of the most capable fighting forces the world has ever known, but in the end it was no match for the Allies. Some historians contend that the Allies achieved victory through brute force and material superiority. But, as Peter Mansoor argues, all of the material produced by US industry was useles without trained soldiers to operate it, a coherent doctrine for its use, and leaders who could effectively command the formations into which it was organized.

Author : Robert S Rush
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782001379

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US Infantryman in World War II (3) by Robert S Rush Pdf

The ETO is seen by many as the major theater of World War II, with more infantry regiments serving there than any other. This title follows one soldier ("Joseph") as he is drafted in February 1941, trains with the 22d Infantry in the United States and then ships to England in January 1944. On D-Day he lands on Utah Beach and in the following months fights through France, Belgium, and into Germany. The problems the common soldier faced between June 1944 and May 1945 are dealt with in particular in this authoritative and moving book.

Author : United States. War Department
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1944
Category : Infantry
ISBN : SRLF:A0009306101

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Armored Infantry Battalion by United States. War Department Pdf

Author : John Sayen
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2006-02-28
Category : History
ISBN : 1841769525

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US Army Infantry Divisions 1942–43 by John Sayen Pdf

The US Army infantry division was an intricate system of men and equipment welded together by doctrine and organization into an entity that could fight, maneuver, communicate within itself as well as with outside entities, and regenerate itself through a supply and replacement system. This book examines the organizational development, mobilization, deployment and combat actions of World War II US Army infantry divisions up until the end of 1943. Among the units covered are the separate infantry regiments and battalions of the "standard" type, showing how the Army's new "triangular" infantry division (based on three infantry regiments) evolved from the earlier "square" division (based on four).

Author : Lt. Theodore Draper
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781839741258

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The 84th Infantry Division in The Battle of Germany by Lt. Theodore Draper Pdf

The 84th Division in the Battle of Germany, November 1944 – May 1945, first published in 1946, is the account of the combat experiences of the noted “The Railsplitter Division” of the U.S. Army in the later days of World War II. Based on numerous interviews conducted immediately after each movement or encounter with the enemy, the book provides an in-depth look at the experiences of U.S. infantrymen as they moved into Germany in the face of often fierce resistance and muddy and freezing conditions. The Division fought at the Battle of the Bulge, was in the lead to cross the Roer and Rhine Rivers and the taking of the large city of Hannover, quickly followed by the successful crossing of the Elbe River. Along the way, the Division captured more than 70,000 German soldiers, liberated several concentration and internment camps, and met-up with Russian forces advancing from the east to form a critical part of the Allied victory. Included are 18 pages of maps and nearly 80 photographs and illustrations.

Author : Gordon Russell Young
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 826 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015022444585

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The Army Almanac by Gordon Russell Young Pdf

Amerikansk militærhistorie, amerikanske hær's historie. Army Almanac for 1959. Udkom første gang i 1950 (dette ex. er på DEPOT I-1159). KGB har1959-udgaven med ajourførte oplysninger på Læsesalen. En form for grundbog om US Army. Indeholder alle mulige nyttige oplysninger og informationer om den amerikanske hær, organisation, opdeling, enheder, uddannelse, officerskorpset, veteraner, material, våben, uniformer, udrustning, efterretningsvirksomhed, logistikområdet, militærlove, dekorationer og belønninger, oversigt over generaler, hærens relationer til det civile, m.m. samt afsnit om USA's deltagelse i krige og væbnede konflikter fra Uafhængighedskrigene i 1775 til Koreakrigen i 1950, væbnede konflikter, "småkrige", m.m.

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849086264

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US Tank and Tank Destroyer Battalions in the ETO 1944–45 by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

Overshadowed by the United States Army's armored divisions, the separate tank and tank destroyer battalions had the difficult mission of providing armored support for US infantry divisions in the 1944–45 campaigns. This book details the organizational structures and deployment of these units: the standard tank battalions, tank battalions (light), tank battalions (mine exploder) and tank battalions (special), self-propelled and towed tank destroyer battalions. It also covers the tactics used by these units in their attempts to assist the infantry, as well as providing a listing of all the battalions that took part in the Northwest Europe campaign.

Author : Joseph E. Zimmer
Publisher : Merriam Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1998-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781576381519

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The History of the 43rd Infantry Division, 1941-1945 by Joseph E. Zimmer Pdf