The Battle of Metz.

Format:

Book

Government document

Contributor:

Combat Studies Institute (U.S.)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Metz, Battle of, Metz, France, 1944.

World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--France.

World War, 1939-1945.

Military campaigns.

France.

France--Metz.

Physical Description:

i, 72, [6] pages : illustrations, maps

Place of Publication:

Fort Leavenworth, Kan. : Combat Studies Institute, 1984.

Summary:

A battlebook presented to the staff and faculty of the US Army Command and General Staff College in fulfillment of the requirements for P651, by Staff Group 13A. During the period September-December 1944 the US XX Corps encircled and reduced Metz as a preliminary move to enhance the continued attack eastward of the US Third Army. Recognizing the strategic and political importance of the city, seizure by US forces was strongly contested by elements of the German First Army. The battle is an excellent example of a Corps sixed operation against a well fortified and defined strongpoint, as well as combat in urban terrain.

Contents:

Introduction

Bibliography

Review of the strategic setting

Review of the tactical situation

The battle

Analysis of the battle

End notes

Maps.

Notes:

"CSI battlebook 13-A."

Includes bibliographical references.

Electronic reproduction. Fort Leavenworth, Kan. : Command and General Staff College, Combined Arms Research Library. Mode of access: Internet from the CGSC web site. Address as of 02/27/2023: https://cdm16040.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16040coll3/id/140; current access is available via PURL.

OCLC:

65430983