Discusses the training, supplies, equipment and role of American Army ground troops fighting in the Pacific during World War II

The War in the Pacific: From Pearl Harbor to Okinawa, 1941-1945 (G.i. Series)

History

Gawne, Jonathan

Military

Chelsea House Pub

Describes American soldiers' life during World War I

Over There!: The American Soldier in World War I (G.i. Series)

Teen & Young Adult

Education & Reference

No history of the war in Europe has ever taken into account the actions of the men of the US 23rd Special Troops. These men took part in over 22 deception operations against the German Army. Some of these operations had tremendous impact upon how the battles in Europe were fought. The men who participated in these actions were sworn to secrecy for 50 years, and are only now willing to talk about their role. The 23rd was composed of four main units. A signal deception unit to broadcast fake radio signals, an engineer camouflage unit to set up rubber dummies of tanks and trucks, a combat engineer unit to construct emplacements and provide local security, and a sonic deception company. The sonic unit was developed to fool German listening posts by playing audio recordings of various sounds, such as tanks moving up or bridges being built. The 23rd was the only tactical deception unit of the American Army in World War ll combining all aspects of deception. This book also covers the birthplace of sonic deception: the Army Experimental Station at Pine Camp; and their smaller sister unit, the 3133rd Sonic Deception company that saw action for 14 days in Italy. Jonathan Gawne is a leading military historian and is the author of the best selling Spearheading D Day and The US Army Photo Album (both published by Histoire &amp; Collections and available from Casemate) as well as books in the Greenhill Books “GI Series”. He has contributed articles to numerous military magazines. He lives in Framingham, MA. Table of Contents Foreword Preface 1. Military Deception 2. Developments in the United States 3. On to England 4. France and Operation ELEPHANT 5. Sonic Deception 6. Operation BRITTANY 7. Operation BREST 8. Operation BETTEMBOURG 9. Operation WILTZ 10. Artillery, Operation VASELINE, and Propaganda 11. Operation DALLAS 12. Operation ELSENBORN 13. Operation CASANOVA 14. Operation KOBLENZ and the Bulge 15. Operation KODAK 16. Operation METZ-I 17. Operation METZ-II 18. Operation L'EGLISE 19. Operation FLAZWEILER 20. Operation STEINSEL 21. Operation LANDONCILLERS 22. Operation WHIPSAW 23. Operation MERZIG 24. Operation LOCHNIVAR 25. Operation BOUZONVILLE 26. Operation VIERSEN 27. The 3133rd and the War in Italy 28. War's End and DP Camps 29. After the War Appendix 1. The Correct Name of the 23rd Appendix 2. Officers of the 23rd Special Troops Appendix 3. Medal and Decorations Awarded in the 23rd Special Troops Appendix 4. Table of Organization Appendix 5. Patton and Deception Appendix 6. Original Poop Sheets Glossary Select Bibliography End Notes Index

Ghosts of the ETO: American Tactical Deception Units in the European Theater, 1944 - 1945

Casemate

Originally published in 2006 and selling through three printings, this invaluable guide has been revised and updated for a new edition. In this work, leading military historian and researcher, Jonathan Gawne, explains and shares the techniques he uses to research archives, libraries, veteran associations, and myriad other sources of information to track down wartime careers. The book provides an overview of the Army in World War II, from the basics up. It goes on to explain how to find information from such sources as discharges, uniforms, paperwork, the National Personnel Records Center, National Archives, other facilities, and what you can expect from veterans organizations (and how to find them). The book also helps you to assemble the data you have collected and piece together the story of your relatives' wartime service. Detailed appendices also give information on such things as insignia of ranks and branches, listing of common MOS's, a breakdown of each division by sub unit, with a brief history and a listing of their campaigns, a capsule history of each campaign, and a bibliography of useful books on various campaigns and units. Color illustrations of campaign ribbons, decorations, insignia, and rare photos accompany the detailed text. Table of Contents Introduction to the Second Edition The War in a Nutshell SECTION 1: Introduction to Army Units Background information on the composition of the World War II US Army SECTION 2: Individual Records The various Army records pertaining to an individual soldier SECTION 3: Organizational Records The Army’s records of what a man’s unit did during the war SECTION 4: Finding Records Places around the country where you can find records of your soldier’s service SECTION 5: Introduction to Army Units Identifying what you may already have and what it can tell you about your relative’s service APPENDICES Appendix A: The Infantry and Airborne Divisions in World War II Appendix B: The Armored and Cavalry Divisions in World War II Appendix C: Army Groups, Armies, and Corps in World War II Appendix D: Major Army Commands of World War II Appendix E: The Army Air Forces in World War II Appendix F: Vehicle Markings in World War II Appendix G: The Campaigns of World War II Appendix H: Official Abbreviations Used in World War II Appendix I: The Green Books and Select Bibliography Appendix J: Separation Qualification Record Appendix K: Concentration Camp “Liberator” Units Appendix L: Common MOS Definitions

Finding Your Father's War: A Practical Guide to Researching and Understanding Service in the World War II US Army

Historical Study & Educational Resources

A single-volume handbook for researching service in America's World War II Army.\nIn this fully revised edition of Finding Your Father's War, military historian Jonathan Gawne has written an easily accessible handbook for anyone seeking greater knowledge of their relatives' experience in World War II, or indeed anyone seeking a better understanding of the U.S. Army during World War II.\nWith over 470 photographs, charts, and an engaging narrative with many rare insights into wartime service, this book is an invaluable tool for understanding our "citizen soldiers," who once rose as a generation to fight the greatest war in American history.\nTable of Contents\nIntroduction 
The War in a Nutshell 
Section 1: Introduction to Army Units 
Section 2: Individual Records 
Section 3: Organizational Records 
Section 4: Finding Records 
Section 5: Tangible Evidence of Service 
Appendices

Finding Your Father's War: A Practical Guide to Researching and Understanding Service in the World War II U.S. Army

Americas

Discusses the training, supplies, equipment and role of American Army ground troops fighting in the Pacific during World War II.

The War in the Pacific: From Pearl Harbor to Okinawa, 1941-1945

Greenhill Books/Lionel Leventhal

1997 G.I. Series: The Illustrated History of the American Soldier, His Uniform and His Equipment -- Over There! The American Soldier in World War I (P) by Jonathan Gawne ***ISBN-13: 9781853672682 ***80 Pages

Over There!: The American Soldier in World War I (G.I. Series. the Illustrated History of the American Soldier, His Uniform and His Equipment)

Europe

Leading military historian and researcher, Jonathan Gawne, explains and shares the techniques he uses to research archives, libraries, veteran associations and myriad other sources of information to track down the wartime career of an individual. The author describes this as "What I did, and what you can do to find out what 'he' did in the army." The book gives an overview of the Army in World War II, from the basics up. Learn the difference between a corporal and a major, or a squad and a brigade. What can you tell from a serial number? What is the difference between the quartermaster corps and the transportation corps? What was the path most soldiers took from civilian life to trained soldier? What (and where) is the ETO, PTO and ATO? All the basic facts you need to understand Army service in WW2. He goes on to explain how to find information from such sources as discharges, uniforms, paperwork, the National Personnel records center, National Archives, other facilities and what you can expect from veterans organizations (and how to find them). Places to look for information and what you can or cannot get from them. Finally the book helps you to assemble the data you have collected and piece the story of your relatives' wartime service together. It also gives advice on preserving the memories - oral histories, photos, artifacts, documents, etc. Detailed appendices give information on such things as insignia of ranks and branches, listing of common MOS's, a breakdown of each division by sub unit, with a brief history and a listing of their campaigns, a capsule history of each campaign and a bibliography of useful books on various campaigns and units. Color illustrations of campaign ribbons, decorations and insignia accompany the detailed text. This book addresses an increasing need to record and understand the lives of the greatest generation and their service to the country.

The invasion of Normandy is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated military events of the 20th century. However, many of the smaller units that played important roles have been forgotten or ignored, with the result that many unconfirmed or erroneous myths about the American landings have been repeated in popular books. In "Spearheading D-Day," military historian Jonathan Gawne examines the US landings at Omaha and Utah with an eye to what other writers have ignored. Utilizing the original military records and extensive veteran interviews, this book covers such diverse topics as how the invasion tactics were developed, the organization of the units involved, as well as the uniforms and equipment of the assault troops. For the first time, both Navy officers directly involved with the first waves at Utah Beach speak out on what actually caused the misdirection of the Utah landings. The harrowing experiences of the advance demolition teams on Omaha are described, as well as the daunting tasks of US engineers, frogrmen, pathfinders and Rangers. Heavily illustrated, the emphasis of "Spearheading D-Day" has been placed on little-known photos, including a selection of rarely seen color stills taken from Coast Guard movies of the Normandy invasion.

Spearheading D-Day: American Special Units in Normandy

Casemate Publishers

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The War in the Pacific: From Pearl Harbor to Okinawa, 1941-1945 (G.i. Series)

Over There!: The American Soldier in World War I (G.i. Series)

Ghosts of the ETO: American Tactical Deception Units in the European Theater, 1944 - 1945

Finding Your Father's War: A Practical Guide to Researching and Understanding Service in the World War II US Army

Ghosts of the ETO: American Tactical Deception Units in the European Theater, 1944 - 1945

Finding Your Father's War: A Practical Guide to Researching and Understanding Service in the World War II U.S. Army

The War in the Pacific: From Pearl Harbor to Okinawa, 1941-1945

Over There!: The American Soldier in World War I (G.I. Series. the Illustrated History of the American Soldier, His Uniform and His Equipment)

Finding Your Father's War: A Practical Guide to Researching and Understanding Service in the World War II U.S. Army

Spearheading D-Day: American Special Units in Normandy