Winning Teams: Mobilization -- Related Correlates of Success in American World War II Infantry Divisions.

Abstract

This thesis identifies characteristics successful American infantry divisions had in common during World War II and the extent to which those characteristics were unique. The study discusses stateside trainig, overseas deployment and first major battle, and sustaining effectiveness for prolonged periods. Winning Teams addresses the full range of personnel, operational, training and logistical issues, yet finds personnel stability, retraining overseas, preliminary combat prior to major combat, the resemblance of combat to trainig, and an episodic pace of combat the most significant factors distinguishing successful infantry divisions from those that fared less well.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 10, 1985
Accession Number
ADA164741

Entities

People

  • John S. Brown

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artillery
  • Artillery Ammunition
  • Deployment
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Health Services
  • Instructors
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military History
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • Personnel Management
  • Second World War
  • Shortages (Logistics)
  • Students
  • United States Military Academy
  • Warfare

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