
CMH Pub. 7-6. United States Army in World War 2. Describes the campaign waged in Lorraine during the period of Sept. 1-Dec. 18, 1944. Focuses on the tactical operations of the Third Army and its subordinate units.
This volume investigates the tactical and operational complexities of the United States Third Army's offensive maneuvers in the Lorraine region during the autumn of 1944. Dr. Hugh M. Cole, a historian with the Office of the Chief of Military History, utilizes extensive primary source documentation, including unit after-action reports and command logs, to reconstruct the logistical and combat challenges faced by Allied forces. The work provides a granular analysis of how terrain, weather, and German defensive strategies influenced the pace of the American advance toward the Saar.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Military historians and scholars frequently cite this work as a foundational, high-density reference for understanding the operational realities of the Third Army. Experts highlight the text for its meticulous attention to unit-level movements and its value as a primary resource for academic research on the European Theater of Operations.
Page Count:
681
Publication Date:
2000-10-18
Publisher:
Dept. of the Army
ISBN-10:
0160018803
ISBN-13:
9780160018800
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