New Engagement Data for the Breakpoints Data Base

Abstract

This report presents information in 96 data fields on 24 World War II combat engagements in Europe and North Africa in which forced changes in combat posture occurred; 16 are regimental-level engagements and 8 divisional-level engagements. The data are derived from official US and German archival sources. Narratives for each engagement, plus a comprehensive list of sources used, are included. Keywords: Breakpoint, Combat posture change, Kasserine Pass, WW II, Anzio Beachhead, WW II, Normandy Breakout, WW II, West Wall Campaign, WW II, Ardennes Counteroffensive, WW II, Rapido River, WW II.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1988
Accession Number
ADA201404

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  • Richard C. Anderson

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Africa
  • Air Power
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Fire
  • Battles
  • Casualties
  • Classification
  • Combat Effectiveness
  • Crossings
  • Databases
  • Employment
  • North Africa
  • Second World War
  • Security
  • Small Arms
  • War
  • Warfare

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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military Science