Corps Commanders Of The Bulge
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Corps Commanders Of The Bulge
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Author : Harold R. Winton
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kansas
Release Date : 2016-07-10
Corps Commanders Of The Bulge written by Harold R. Winton and has been published by University Press of Kansas this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-10 with History categories.
If the Battle of the Bulge was Germany's last gasp, it was also America's proving ground-the largest single action fought by the U.S. Army in World War II. Taking a new approach to an old story, Harold Winton widens our field of vision by showing how victory in this legendary campaign was built upon the remarkable resurrection of our truncated interwar army, an overhaul that produced the effective commanders crucial to GI success in beating back the Ardennes counteroffensive launched by Hitler's forces. Winton's is the first study of the Bulge to examine leadership at the largely neglected level of corps command. Focusing on the decisions and actions of six Army corps commanders—Leonard Gerow, Troy Middleton, Matthew Ridgway, John Millikin, Manton Eddy, and J. Lawton Collins—he recreates their role in this epic struggle through a mosaic of narratives that take the commanders from the pre-war training grounds of America to the crucible of war in the icy-cold killing fields of Belgium and Luxembourg. Winton introduces the story of each phase of the Bulge with a theater-level overview of the major decisions and events that shaped the corps battles and, for the first time, fully integrates the crucial role of airpower into our understanding of how events unfolded on the ground. Unlike most accounts of the Ardennes that chronicle only the periods of German and American initiative, Winton's study describes an intervening middle phase in which the initiative was fiercely contested by both sides and the outcome uncertain. His inclusion of the principal American and German commanders adds yet another valuable layer to this rich tapestry of narrative and analysis. Ultimately, Winton argues that the flexibility of the corps structure and the competence of the men who commanded the six American corps that fought in the Bulge contributed significantly to the ultimate victory. Chronicling the human drama of commanding large numbers of soldiers in battle, he has produced an artful blend of combat narrative, collective biography, and institutional history that contributes significantly to the broader understanding of World War II as a whole. With the recent modularization of the U.S. Army division, which makes this command echelon a re-creation of the corps of World War II, Corps Commanders of the Bulge also has distinct relevance to current issues of Army transformation.
Generals Of The Ardennes
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Author : J. D. Morelock
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002-12-01
Generals Of The Ardennes written by J. D. Morelock and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-12-01 with History categories.
Generals of the Ardennes is not a conventional history of the Battle of the Bulge, but a study of US command leadership at different levels during that fiery December of 1944 when a German offensive against the center of the American lines threatened to split the massed Allied Armies. It shows how US commanders from Eisenhower himself down through Army Group, Army, Corps, and Division commanders met the heavy burdens of leadership in the crucible of that bloody winter.Amid the countless books in many languages that tell and retell the history of the Battle of the Bulge, this one is unique in its focus on American generalship during those epic and decisive weeks that turned the tide of World War II in Europe. For that reason, it stands as both a significant history and an important document for the study of command and control.
Generals Of The Bulge
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Author : Jerry D. Morelock
language : en
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Release Date : 2015-03-01
Generals Of The Bulge written by Jerry D. Morelock and has been published by Stackpole Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-01 with History categories.
The Battle of the Bulge lives in history as the U.S. Army's largest and bloodiest battle of World War II. This innovative study of American military leadership in action during the battle examines the performance of six generals in the days and weeks after the German attack in December 1944.
The Ardennes
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Author : Hugh Marshall Cole
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1965
The Ardennes written by Hugh Marshall Cole and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1965 with Ardennes, Battle of the, 1944-1945 categories.
Patton S Peers
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Author : John A. English
language : en
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Release Date : 2009-02-05
Patton S Peers written by John A. English and has been published by Stackpole Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02-05 with History categories.
• Covers Canadian Harry Crerar, Briton Miles Dempsey, Frenchman Jean de Lattre de Tassigny, and the Americans Courtney Hodges, William Simpson, and Alexander Patch • History of the campaign for northwest Europe, including the race across France, the liberation of the channel ports, the battles of the Huertgen Forest and the Bulge, crossing the Rhine, the climactic battle for Germany, and more • Corrects the historical misperception that Patton contributed more to victory than other generals • Assesses commanders' individual performances • Impressively researched in primary and secondary sources • New interpretations and an entertaining narrative will appeal to both general readers and scholars Through the force of his personality and the headline-grabbing advance of his U.S. Third Army, Gen. George S. Patton has eclipsed the other six men who, like him, led field armies in the great Allied campaign to liberate northwest Europe in 1944-45. Certain to rank among the lassics of World War II history like Eisenhower's Lieutenants by Russell Weigley, Patton's Peers presents a masterful reassessment of the eleven-month struggle from D-Day to Germany's surrender, shedding long-overdue light on the contributions of these forgotten Allied field army commanders. Seasoned military historian John A. English unearths the vital roles played by these six generals. As the leader of an army of several hundred thousand troops, each had to plan operations days and eeks in advance, coordinate air support, assess intelligence, give orders to corps commanders, manage a staff of sometimes difficult subordinates, and deal with superiors like Eisenhower, Bradley, and Montgomery. Some performed less ably than the rest while others rivaled Patton in their achievements. All deserve to be lifted from Patton's shadow.
Generals Of The Ardennes
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Author : U. S. Military
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-04-09
Generals Of The Ardennes written by U. S. Military and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-09 with categories.
This exceptional book is not a conventional history of the Battle of the Bulge, but a study of US command leadership at different levels during that fiery December of 1944 when a German offensive against the center of the American lines threatened to split the massed Allied Armies. It shows how US commanders from Eisenhower himself down through Army Group, Army, Corps, and Division commanders met the heavy burdens of leadership in the crucible of that bloody winter. It does so by presenting five case studies: Eisenhower's role as coalition commander overseeing the defense and counterattack; Bradley's direction of the 12th Army Group during the crisis; Lieutenant General William Simpson's contribution as his Ninth Army helped defeat the German onslaught; Major General Troy Middleton's stand with the VIII Corps in the center of the fighting; and Major General Alan Jones and Brigadier General Bruce Clarke dealing with the enormous challenges, uncertainties, and confusion that characterized the battle at "the point of the spear." In each instance, the research answers two questions - What characteristics of leadership did these six generals display, and how did they affect the overall battle? His frank and objective answers are based on extensive documentary research and personal interviews with participants in the Battle. He also summarizes the careers of the six principals to show the formative influences that at least partially explain their characteristics of battle leadership. Amid the countless books in many languages that tell and retell the history of the Battle of the Bulge, this one is unique in its focus on American generalship during those epic and decisive weeks that turned the tide of World War II in Europe. For that reason, it stands as both a significant history and an important document for the study of command and control. Chapter 1 - American Forces in the Ardennes * Setting the Stage * The Enemy * Campaigns in Northwest Europe, 1944-45 * Chapter 2 - Eisenhower and the Supreme Command * Ike's Career * The Allied Commander in Chief * The Supreme Allied Commander * Attack in the Ardennes * Analysis of Battle Leadership * Triumph of a Coalition Commander * Chapter 3 - Bradley and the 12th Army Group * Bradley's Career * North Africa to the Ardennes * Attack in the Ardennes * Analysis of Battle Leadership * Darkest of Times * Chapter 4 - Simpson and the Ninth Army * Simpson's Career * Training Command to Combat Command * Attack in the Ardennes * Analysis of Battle Leadership * The "Uncommonly Normal" Ninth Army * Chapter 5 - Middleton and the VIII Corps * Middleton's Career * Normandy to the Ardennes * VIII Corps in the Ardennes * Analysis of Battle Leadership * "Middleton Did It Magnificently" * Chapter 6 - The Defense of St. Vith: Jones and Clarke * Jones' Career * Clarke's Career * Attack at St. Vith * Leadership in a Mobile Defense * Analysis of Battle Leadership * "To Prevent the Confusion from Becoming Disorganized" * Chapter 7 - Heroes and Victims * "Success on the Battlefield Speaks for Itself" * What Makes the Man? * Appendixes * A. Chain of Command, Allied Expeditionary Force, February 1944 * B. SHAEF Headquarters, 6 June 1944 * C. Operational Allied Chain of Command, May 1945 * D. Ardennes Command Arrangement from 20 December 1944 * E. 12th Army Group, 16 December 1944 * F. First Army, 16 December 1944 * G. VIII Corps, 16 December 1944 * H. 106th Infantry Division, 16 December 1944 * I. Combat Command B, 7th Armored Division, 17-23 December 1944 * J. German Order of Battle, 16 December 1944 * K. Principal Personalities
Corps Commander
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Author : Brian Horrocks
language : en
Publisher: Griffin House
Release Date : 1977
Corps Commander written by Brian Horrocks and has been published by Griffin House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Advance And Destroy
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Author : John Rickard
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Release Date : 2011-10-01
Advance And Destroy written by John Rickard and has been published by University Press of Kentucky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-01 with History categories.
In the winter of 1944–1945, Hitler sought to divide Allied forces in the heavily forested Ardennes region of Luxembourg and Belgium. He deployed more than 400,000 troops in one of the last major German offensives of the war, which became known as the Battle of the Bulge, in a desperate attempt to regain the strategic initiative in the West. Hitler’s effort failed for a variety of reasons, but many historians assert that Lieutenant General George S. Patton Jr.’s Third Army was ultimately responsible for securing Allied victory. Although Patton has assumed a larger-than-life reputation for his leadership in the years since World War II, scholars have paid little attention to his generalship in the Ardennes following the relief of Bastogne. In Advance and Destroy, Captain John Nelson Rickard explores the commander’s operational performance during the entire Ardennes campaign, through his “estimate of the situation,” the U.S. Army’s doctrinal approach to problem-solving. Patton’s day-by-day situational understanding of the Battle of the Bulge, as revealed through ULTRA intelligence and the influence of the other Allied generals on his decision-making, gives readers an in-depth, critical analysis of Patton’s overall effectiveness, measured in terms of mission accomplishment, his ability to gain and hold ground, and a cost-benefit analysis of his operations relative to the lives of his soldiers. The work not only debunks myths about one of America’s most controversial generals but provides new insights into his renowned military skill and colorful personality.
Corps Commanders In Blue
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Author : Ethan S. Rafuse
language : en
Publisher: LSU Press
Release Date : 2014-11-04
Corps Commanders In Blue written by Ethan S. Rafuse and has been published by LSU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-04 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The outcomes of campaigns in the Civil War often depended on top generals having the right corps commanders in the right place at the right time. Mutual trust and respect between generals and their corps commanders, though vital to military success, was all too rare: Corps commanders were often forced to exercise considerable discretion in the execution of orders from their generals, and bitter public arguments over commanders' performances in battle followed hard on the heels of many major engagements. Controversies that arose during the war around the decisions of corps and army commanders-such as Daniel Sickles's disregard of George Meade's orders at the Battle of Gettysburg-continue to provoke vigorous debate among students of the Civil War. Corps Commanders in Blue offers eight case studies that illuminate the critical roles the Union corps commanders played in shaping the war's course and outcome. The contributors examine, and in many cases challenge, widespread assumptions about these men while considering the array of internal and external forces that shaped their efforts on and off the battlefield. Providing insight into the military conduct of the Civil War, Corps Commanders in Blue fills a significant gap in the historiography of the war by offering compelling examinations of the challenges of corps command in particular campaigns, the men who exercised that command, and the array of factors that shaped their efforts, for good or for ill.
Ardennes Alsace
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Author : Roger Cirillo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Ardennes Alsace written by Roger Cirillo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Alsace (France) categories.