Third U. S. Army, Volume 1

File — Box: 6

Identifier: II

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This box contains a 17 1/2 x 13" book detailing the activities of the Third U. S. Army from January 1944 to May 1945. Originally classified as "Secret" due to the continued hostilities with Japan, this volume contains the official after-action report of Third Army Operations written in the wake of the close of hostilities in the European theater. Illustrated with pencil sketches and photographs, this report is arranged chronologically, with daily entries. A typical daily entry contains a brief description of the overall battle situation, an estimate of enemy battle capability, detailed information on troop movements, towns occupied, square mileage of territory taken, and a summary of the supply situation. This report contains numerous maps, graphs and charts. This volume also describes the treatment of the civilian population and German prisoners of war, and details Allied coordination of effort with French resistance forces. Also included are special orders, directives, letters and commendations, and the report of the XIX Tactical Air Command, described by General Patton as Third Army's "inseparable comrades in arms."

Dates

1854-2000

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.