United States Army in World War 2: The Technical Services the Corps of Engineers: The War Against Japan (United States Army in World War II)

By Karl C. Dod

An original contribution to knowledge in the highly technical areas of Engineer problems, organization, supply, administration, and operations. This volume covers Engineer operations in support of the U.S. Army in the war against Japan. The story begins with the defense build-up in 1939 and ends with the Japanese surrender aboard the battleship Missouri on 2 Septebmer 1945. Geographically, Engineer operations extended from the Panama Canal to India and from Alazka to Australia, in actual or potential areas of conflict. Included are the discussions of the Engineer position in the command structure and a general account of both Engineer combat and service missions wtihin a given theater. In this primary source work, the author has attempted to indicate the many problems that had to be resolved -- problems stemming from terrain and climate, from the inadequacy of long-range planning, from insufficient preparations, and from organizational shortcomings, as well as from the Japanese foe-- before the Engineer mission could be successfully accomplished. Veterans and current employees of the United States Corps of Engineers may be most interested in this volume. Additionally, construction and civil engineers that build roads, highways, and airfields may also be interested in this historical account from WWII. Related products: World War II resources collection can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/us-military-history/battles-wars/world-war-ii

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 016001879X
• ISBN13: 9780160018794
• Release Date: January 1966
• Publisher: United States Govt Printing Office
• Length: 759 Pages
• Weight: 4.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 2.8" x 7.3"
• Age Range: 16 years and up
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 5