The Organization of Ground Combat Troops

by Kent Roberts Greenfield, Robert R. Palmer, Bell I. Wiley

Six studies dealing with basic organizational problems. They examine the antecedents of the Army Ground Forces; problems and decisions regarding their size, internal organization, and armament; and the part played by the Army Ground Forces in the redeployment and reorganizations for the final assault on Japan.

540 pages, Hardcover

First published February 12, 2005

About the author

(1893–1967)

Reviews

[Eric Michels · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is only recommended for the ultimate WWII nerd - 500 pages pages some pretty dry figures and discussion about tables of organization and additions of 1 officer and 5 enlisted men to this unit or the substitution of self-propelled for towed guns in another. It took awhile to get through this. Overall, I would say incredibly well researched and mildly interesting but not worth the time.

[Jahn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quite a dry book, but it is absolutely essential for understanding the US Army in WWII.