Division and Corps Command Posts in World War II.

Abstract

Examines the training, organization, and equipment of corps and division level command posts during World War II. Discusses special short courses given to staff officers at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, during the war. Describes the configuration of corps and division headquarters in the field. Describes the organization and functions of war rooms giving 3rd Infantry Division and 33rd Infantry Division war rooms as examples. Analyzes the interrelationships of commanders and staffs with emphasis on the scope of staff officers' authority and responsibility. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 27, 1986
Accession Number
ADA167405

Entities

People

  • Bruce R. Pirnie

Organizations

  • United States Army Center of Military History

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  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Artillery
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  • Combat Operations
  • Counterintelligence
  • Employment
  • Instructions
  • Instructors
  • Military History
  • Military Intelligence
  • Personnel Management
  • Second World War
  • Security
  • Small Arms
  • Students
  • Training
  • Warfare

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  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
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