Lessons Learned in Combat: D-Day and Beyond by Jonathan Gawne

Author:Jonathan Gawne
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Ballacourage Books
Published: 2013-09-10T22:00:00+00:00

(2) That a more centralized control of units in the Marshalling Areas be given the Division Commander.

(3) The units be thoroughly trained in the loading and unloading of LSTs prior to any operation.

(4) That some system of control be furnished the Division Commander while at sea in order to insure complete knowledge of the whereabouts of any of the ships or craft transporting his units.

(5) That a more adequate system of guides be established to insure rapid assembly of units in the de-waterproofing assembly areas.

(6) That all personnel charged with the templet loading of units be extremely well trained personnel.

Conclusions

The summation of this operation can be stated as quite successful, especially when considering the Sicilian and Moroccan campaigns, yet the operations are quite different, especially in scope.

Here, as in the former amphibious operations, control is the criterion – this is mandatory. All personnel must be thoroughly trained in the loading and unloading of ships and craft, especially drivers. Constant liaison must be maintained with the service troops charged with the loading, preferably by an officer of the division staff (A.C. of S. G-4 Section) who is thoroughly familiar with amphibious operations and the tactical plan of the division commander. In brief, the success of such an endeavor can be assured before the ships and craft leave their ports of embarkation- this assurance is accomplished by meticulous planning and thorough training to develop teamwork.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. U.S. Landings in Morocco- Tactics Department, Fort Knox, Kentucky, April 1943.

2. Letter, subject Narrative of Observer’s Tour with W.T.F. French Morocco. (James B. Taylor, Col., Cav., AGF Observer). Secret Letter: 319.1/24 (Foreign Obsis) (s) - GNGBI - Hdqrs. AGF, Subject Observer’s Report, dated 18 Feb 1943.

3. Secret Letter 00299, Subject Torch Operation, Comments and Recommendations, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Amphibious Force, 22 December 1942.

4. After-Action Reports of the 2nd Armored Division, from April 1943 to July 1945.

5. After-Action Reports Of Combat Command A, 2nd Armored Division, from April 1943 to July 1945.

6. Observer’s Report (Major James Y. Adams) from Hdqrs. Army Ground Forces, dated 7 January 1943. (SECRET).

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