The Collection and Processing of Combat Intelligence as Performed by the U.S. Army During Operations in Northern Europe.

Abstract

This paper presents an analysis of the functions of collection and processing information into combat intelligence as performed by the U.S. Army in northern Europe during World War II, from January 1944 to May 1945. Emphasis is on the collection effort I First, Third, and Ninth Armies. A case study of the information known and interpreted before the German Ardennes counteroffensive on lE December is made; division level intelligence operations in First Army are considered in detail along with V and VIII Corps after action comments. The study considers functions and problems of intelligence rather than the interrelationships of events and persons. It is not a comparative study of the armies' intelligence perations, but rather an examination of the strengths and weaknesses of those operations.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1964
Accession Number
ADA365943

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  • Jared B. Schopper

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