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An Examination Of The Intelligence Preparation For Operation Market-Garden, September, 1944, Steven D. Rosson Jan 1997

An Examination Of The Intelligence Preparation For Operation Market-Garden, September, 1944, Steven D. Rosson

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The Allied defeat at Arnhem, Holland in September 1944 marked the end of one of the most bold and audacious, ground and airborne operations ever undertaken. Many military historian have incorrectly labeled Operation MARKET-GARDEN an intelligence failure. This statement is true only in so far as the Allied intelligence structure failed to persuade their commanders to alter the planned invasion despite the voluminous intelligence data acquired. But did these commander have hidden agendas which made intelligence almost irrelevant?

The purpose of this research is to investigate the Allied, strategic and operational intelligence preparation for Operation MARKET-GARDEN and determine its adequacy. …


"So Long Boys ... Take Care Of Yourselves": Vice Suppression And Civil-Military Relations At Chanute Field During World War Ii, Adelheid Napier Jan 1997

"So Long Boys ... Take Care Of Yourselves": Vice Suppression And Civil-Military Relations At Chanute Field During World War Ii, Adelheid Napier

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The United States' entry into World War II brought many changes to its communities. Many towns and villages found themselves transformed almost virtually overnight into military communities. A sudden influx of military personnel presented various difficulties for the communities attempting to adjust. When problems arose concerning both the military members and their civilian hosts, the success or failure experienced in meeting the challenges hinged on the ability and willingness of both factions to cooperate. Chanute Field, an Army Air Force base in Illinois, successfully rose to that challenge when faced with the increasing problem of vice activity and a rising …


"Easy Or Hard" The Mentality Of Survival: The Gi In Europe In World War Two, Brian R. Bowen Jan 1993

"Easy Or Hard" The Mentality Of Survival: The Gi In Europe In World War Two, Brian R. Bowen

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An oral history compiled from recollections of fourteen combat veterans, documented by over forty hours of tape-recorded interviews, the paper recreates GIs' mentality upon entering combat. The formation of the collective mentality is examined by exploring the attitudes, motivations, and historical circumstances determining thought and actions of these reluctant, yet dedicated soldiers. The collective mentality, defined as the way of thinking allowing the majority to best cope with their predicament, answers why men fought and how they persevered once in combat. Explaining sustained combat performance the paper proves how the collective mentality gave Gls the will and ability to withstand …


Wilson: Naval And Military Strategist, Gordon E. Herron Jan 1971

Wilson: Naval And Military Strategist, Gordon E. Herron

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No abstract provided.


Charles Francis Emery, The One Hundred Sixteenth Infantry, Illinois Volunteers, Harry Lee Degenhart Jan 1968

Charles Francis Emery, The One Hundred Sixteenth Infantry, Illinois Volunteers, Harry Lee Degenhart

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No abstract provided.


The Scottish Highland Regiments In The French And Indian War, Nelson Orion Westphal Jan 1968

The Scottish Highland Regiments In The French And Indian War, Nelson Orion Westphal

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No abstract provided.


The Truman-Macarthur Controversy -- A Reappraisal, Ronald Lee Walker Jan 1967

The Truman-Macarthur Controversy -- A Reappraisal, Ronald Lee Walker

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No abstract provided.


A Shelby County Company In The Civil War, Richard Rolland Ellinger Jan 1963

A Shelby County Company In The Civil War, Richard Rolland Ellinger

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No abstract provided by author.


The Sepoy Rebellion, Dan M. Hockman Jan 1963

The Sepoy Rebellion, Dan M. Hockman

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No abstract provided by author.


Influence Of The United Irishmen On The Mutinies At Spithead And Nore, Harvey A. Hurst Jan 1961

Influence Of The United Irishmen On The Mutinies At Spithead And Nore, Harvey A. Hurst

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No abstract provided.


Lincoln's Search For A Winning General, John C. Gibson Jan 1959

Lincoln's Search For A Winning General, John C. Gibson

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No abstract provided by author.


The Seven Day's Battles, William B. Reid Jan 1958

The Seven Day's Battles, William B. Reid

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No abstract provided.


Kankakee County During The Civil War, Robert Sterling Jan 1954

Kankakee County During The Civil War, Robert Sterling

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No abstract provided.