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Logistical Support of The Armies

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U.S. Army in World War II CMH Pub 7-2, Cloth; CMH Pub 7-2-1, Paper 1953, 2000; 616 pages, tables, charts, maps, illustrations, bibliographical note, glossaries, index
U.S. Army in World War II CMH Pub 7-3, Cloth; CMH Pub 7-3-1, Paper 1959, 1987; 540 pages, tables, maps, glossaries, bibliographical note, index

Logistical Support of The Armies, Vol I: May 1941 - September 1944

Roland G. Ruppenthal

U.S. Army in World War II
CMH Pub 7-2, Cloth; CMH Pub 7-2-1, Paper
1953, 2000; 616 pages, tables, charts, maps, illustrations, bibliographical note, glossaries, index

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The buildup of American armies under General Eisenhower in the United Kingdom in preparation for the Normandy invasion and an account of how they were supplied during the first three months of operations on the Continent.

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Logistical Support of The Armies, Vol II: September 1944 - May 1945

Roland G. Ruppenthal

U.S. Army in World War II
CMH Pub 7-3, Cloth; CMH Pub 7-3-1, Paper
1959, 1987; 540 pages, tables, maps, glossaries, bibliographical note, index

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A continuation of the story of supply on the European continent to the end of hostilities. Both volumes emphasize the influence of logistical support on the planning and conduct of combat operations by field armies.

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