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General Walter Krueger
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Author : Kevin C. Holzimmer
language : en
Publisher: Modern War Studies
Release Date : 2007
General Walter Krueger written by Kevin C. Holzimmer and has been published by Modern War Studies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A military biography of the general who led the U.S. Sixth Army in the Southwest Pacific in World War II, including grueling jungle campaigns in New Britain and New Guinea, and who was subsequently chosen by General MacArthur to lead the ground invasion of both the Philippines and Japan.
From Teaching To Practice General Walter Krueger And The Development Of Joint Operations 1921 1945
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Author : Major George B. Eaton
language : en
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
Release Date : 2015-11-06
From Teaching To Practice General Walter Krueger And The Development Of Joint Operations 1921 1945 written by Major George B. Eaton and has been published by Pickle Partners Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-06 with History categories.
General Walter Krueger commanded the 6th Army in the Southwest Pacific Theater in World War II. As the Commander, 6th Army, he led the troops that liberated New Guinea and the Philippines and he was designated as the commander of the forces scheduled to invade Japan. Krueger’s wartime accomplishments were simply a continuation of contributions made to the United States Army and Navy over a 47 year career. Yet, despite his achievements, after the war Krueger simply faded away. Krueger’s lack of historical name recognition some 50 years after his greatest achievements deprives current officers and historians not only the knowledge of wartime exploits, but also of significant understanding of the development of joint operations doctrine in the years between World War I and World War II. The current consensus among historians is that the United States Marine Corps was responsible for the development of amphibious operations. While true at the tactical level, this paper demonstrates that the Army and Naval War Colleges and the Army and Navy General Staffs and War Plans Divisions were key players in the development of doctrine at the strategic and operational level. General Walter Krueger attended both war colleges, served on the faculty of both war colleges, and served two tours in the Army War Plans Division, including a two year stint as its Chief. He was on the Joint Board or the Joint Planning Committee for over six years. The intent of this paper is to show Krueger’s personal influence in the development of joint doctrine. The paper considers Krueger’s assignment history, the war plans he developed, his ideas on unity of command and the need for inter-service understanding, and his principles of war planning. It includes a case study of the Lingayen Gulf Landing in January 1945 to demonstrate the acceptance and rejection of his key ideas. The paper focuses on Army and Navy issues and considers air issues only tangentially.
A Soldier S Soldier
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Author : Kevin Conrad Holzimmer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
A Soldier S Soldier written by Kevin Conrad Holzimmer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Generals categories.
Steady Ascension
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Author : John Thornton Brown
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Steady Ascension written by John Thornton Brown and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Generals categories.
General Walter Krueger
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Author : John H. McDonald
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
General Walter Krueger written by John H. McDonald and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Command of troops categories.
Tableaux Anciens Des Coles Anglaise Flamande Fran Aise Et Hollandaise
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1900
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Walter Krueger
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1944
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Autographed photograph typed, signed note America Walter Krueger (26 January 1881 - 20 August 1967) was an American soldier and General in the first half of the 20th century. He is best known for his command of the Sixth United States Army in the South West Pacific Area during World War II. He was the first soldier to rise from the rank of Private to General in the United States Army. In November 1943, Krueger formed a top secret ad hoc unit called the Alamo Scouts. Named for his beloved association with San Antonio, Texas, and the Alamo, Krueger envisioned that the Alamo Scouts, consisting of small teams of highly trained volunteers, would operate deep behind enemy lines to provide intelligence-gathering and tactical reconnaissance in advance of Sixth U.S. Army landing operations. Krueger was promoted to temporary General (four-star) in March 1945. In September 1945, the Sixth Army took up occupation duty in Japan. In January 1946 it was deactivated and Krueger reverted to lieutenant general. However, he retired as a full general in July 1946.
General Walter Krueger A Case Study In Operational Command
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
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During World War 11, American army officers who had spent their entire careers commanding at regimental level and below were suddenly called upon to lead armies and army groups against the foe in both Europe and the Pacific. Especially in the Pacific, this meant commanding large forces composed of air, land and sea elements. Although not 'without their share of problems these leaders were up to the challenge. How were they able to make the remarkable transition from commanding a brigade of 3000 soldiers to a field army of over 300,000 in a few brief years? What assignments, education, or training prepared them to fight in a joint and/or combined environment? What qualities and attributes made them effective operational commanders? The army officer of today faces much the same situation as his predecessor of the interwar period. Although there has been a flurry of interest in the operational level of war since 1982, the focus of the officer corps remains firmly fixed upon the tactical level, The vast bulk of an officer's career is spent in assignments at division and below.
Around Kyoto
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Author : Richard Vrooman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1945
Around Kyoto written by Richard Vrooman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1945 with Kyoto (Japan) categories.
General Walter Krueger
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Author : Kevin C. Holzimmer
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kansas
Release Date : 2022-06-15
General Walter Krueger written by Kevin C. Holzimmer 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 2022-06-15 with History categories.
He made his name in the jungles of the Pacific theater, was featured on the cover of Time magazine, was tapped by Douglas MacArthur to lead the invasion of Japan, and made crucial contributions to the army's tactical and operational doctrine. Yet General Walter Krueger is still one of the least-known army commanders of World War II. Kevin Holzimmer's book resurrects the brilliant career of this great military leader while deepening our understanding of the Pacific War. As head of the Sixth U.S. Army, Krueger exemplified the art of command at the operational level of war and played a pivotal role in the defeat of Japan that until now has not been fully recognized. To the public he was a "mystery man," and his abrasive personality may have sometimes caused problems for MacArthur, but his commander credited him as "swift and sure in attack, tenacious and determined in defense, modest and restrained in victory." And although Krueger left no diaries or memoirs-and stubbornly refused to record many of his personal views-Kevin Holzimmer has mined military archives on Krueger and his Sixth Army to produce a compelling biography that finally acknowledges his importance. Holzimmer first analyzes the experiences of Krueger's prewar career: testing the triangular infantry division in the late 1930s, serving in the War Plans Division, and participating in peacetime maneuvers. This training prepared him for the challenges of command in the Pacific, where he successfully forged and led a large combined-arms effort that effectively integrated infantry, armor, artillery, naval, and air forces. Holzimmer then details Krueger's remarkable leadership in the military campaigns against the Japanese. By placing Krueger's philosophy of command within the context of evolving military doctrine, Holzimmer shows how he produced tough victories against a determined enemy in an enormously difficult war zone. Unlike some overly cautious commanders of the war, Krueger was aggressive when the situated dictated, and even MacArthur admitted that "history has not given him due credit for his greatness." By showing how he breathed life into Pacific war strategy and made sure it was executed successfully, this book gives him that credit and fills a glaring gap in American military history.