First Year of the Occupation, Special Text 41-10-63

Material in this Military Government Special Text is part of the Occupation Forces in Europe Series, compiled by the Historical Division, European Command. It furnishes a factual and complete account of leading military government problems faced during this particular campaign and the solutions arrived at, oftentimes under the necessity of the moment, as -well as an account of the major operations and lessons learned during the first year of an occupation. It does present historical precedent upon which current doctrine may be tested. It provides a wealth of source material which will assist the instructor in presenting vivid and realistic instruction. It will also assist in orienting the professionally qualified specialist concerning the field and planning problems arising in the area of his specialty. Topics include the defeat of Germany, the United States forces on V-E Day, the U.S. in transition, the assumption of the occupation mission, the maturation of the policies and organization of the occupation, the manpower problem, organization and functioning of the occupation, accomplishments of the occupation, three examples of United States occupation, general aspects of the occupation, personnel and administration, intelligence, education and troop information programs, services, and civil affairs.