The Rhineland Occupation and its Legacy

Abstract

Although the United States War Department and the leaders comprising the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) had experience in military government operations they were unprepared for the occupation of the Rhineland in 1918. The aggregate effort of key leaders, in particular Colonel IL Hunt and General Henry Allen led to a successful occupation and execution of military government operations, These gentlemen fostered innovation and unity of effort at the tactical, operational, and strategic level, while fostering foreign relations with the local German government leaders, the United States government agencies, and international partners. The collective efforts of Colonel Hunt and General Allen shaped the occupation of the Rhineland. Through their careful assessment and revision of operations, as well as the capture of lessons learned, they collectively inspired the War Department to implement programs, techniques, and procedures for military government operations that would greatly impact the preparation for and execution of such operations following World War.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA600446

Entities

People

  • Melissa M. Cantwell

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Operations
  • Department Of State
  • Employment
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Lessons Learned
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Governments
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Administration
  • Public Health
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Warfare

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  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.