Office Of The Strategic Services Operational Groups In France During World War II, July-October 1944

Nonfiction, History, Germany, European General, Military, United States
Cover of the book Office Of The Strategic Services Operational Groups In France During World War II, July-October 1944 by Major John W. Shaver III, Lucknow Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Major John W. Shaver III ISBN: 9781786254160
Publisher: Lucknow Books Publication: November 6, 2015
Imprint: Lucknow Books Language: English
Author: Major John W. Shaver III
ISBN: 9781786254160
Publisher: Lucknow Books
Publication: November 6, 2015
Imprint: Lucknow Books
Language: English

This study evaluates six Operational Groups which supported Allied operations in France during the period 31 July to 10 October 1944. The groups were composed of two officers and 15 enlisted men. They were trained to work behind enemy lines conducting sabotage and guerrilla activities.

The conceptual developments of Operational Groups doctrine, recruitment, command and control, and training for these volunteers are first examined. The teams’ missions are then examined.

The study concludes the concept for Operational Groups was sound, but they were not properly employed as strategic assets, thus not exploiting their capabilities to the fullest. Problems they experienced were mission orders, intelligence, command and control, and air delivery of special operations personnel.

Studying their history is useful to today’s leaders and Special Forces as a means of evaluating special operations support to a theater.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This study evaluates six Operational Groups which supported Allied operations in France during the period 31 July to 10 October 1944. The groups were composed of two officers and 15 enlisted men. They were trained to work behind enemy lines conducting sabotage and guerrilla activities.

The conceptual developments of Operational Groups doctrine, recruitment, command and control, and training for these volunteers are first examined. The teams’ missions are then examined.

The study concludes the concept for Operational Groups was sound, but they were not properly employed as strategic assets, thus not exploiting their capabilities to the fullest. Problems they experienced were mission orders, intelligence, command and control, and air delivery of special operations personnel.

Studying their history is useful to today’s leaders and Special Forces as a means of evaluating special operations support to a theater.

More books from Lucknow Books

Cover of the book In The Clouds Above Baghdad, Being The Records Of An Air Commander [Illustrated Edition] by Major John W. Shaver III
Cover of the book The Great Push - An Episode Of The Great War by Major John W. Shaver III
Cover of the book Combat by Major John W. Shaver III
Cover of the book 506 Parachute Infantry Regiment In Normandy Drop [Illustrated Edition] by Major John W. Shaver III
Cover of the book American Sahib by Major John W. Shaver III
Cover of the book Warfare in the Enemy’s Rear by Major John W. Shaver III
Cover of the book Wartime Mission in Spain, 1942-1945 by Major John W. Shaver III
Cover of the book Light And Shade In War [Illustrated Edition] by Major John W. Shaver III
Cover of the book The 101st Airborne Division’s Defense Of Bastogne [Illustrated Edition] by Major John W. Shaver III
Cover of the book The Ranger Force At The Battle Of Cisterna by Major John W. Shaver III
Cover of the book Discarded Victory - North Africa, 1940-1941 by Major John W. Shaver III
Cover of the book Impressions and Experiences of A French Trooper, 1914-1915 by Major John W. Shaver III
Cover of the book United States Army in WWII - the Mediterranean - Cassino to the Alps by Major John W. Shaver III
Cover of the book Nijmegen Bombardment On 22 February 1944: A Faux Pas Or The Price Of Liberation? by Major John W. Shaver III
Cover of the book Four Weeks In The Trenches; The War Story Of A Violinist [Illustrated Edition] by Major John W. Shaver III
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy