World War 2 - U.S. Armed Forces & Military Units

 

This page includes a collection of resources focused on the U.S. armed forces fighting in World War II. Additional armed force resource collecitons include:

 

Other WWII Militaries

 

WORLD WAR II ARMED FORCES

 

Orders of Battle.com

Orders Of Battle.com is an interactive database on military units and commanders in the Second World War (1939-1945).

 

World War II Armed Forces - Orders of Battle and Organizations

We focus exclusively on World War II orders of battle with order of battle listings for all the major World War II participants.

 

World War II Unit Histories & Officers

Details on World War II fighting unit histories, including organization, commanders and literature.

 

AMERICAN

 

U.S. Army

 

A Brief History of the U.S. Army in World War II - U.S. Army Center of Military History

A Brief History of the U.S. Army in World War II highlights the major ground force campaigns during the six years of the war, offers suggestions for further reading, and provides Americans an opportunity to learn about the Army's role in World War II.

 

CSI Report No. 2 - Comparative Look at Air-Ground Support Doctrine and Practice in World War II

Report authored by the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. CSI Reports are short-term research papers prepared in response to official inquiries. Reports are mainly based on secondary sources and provide basic information on the subject under consideration. Because of the short-term deadlines associated with CSI Reports, they are not meant to represent a comprehensive or definitive study of the subject.

 

CSI Report No.7 - World War II Division Commanders

Report authored by the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. CSI Reports are short-term research papers prepared in response to official inquiries. Reports are mainly based on secondary sources and provide basic information on the subject under consideration. Because of the short-term deadlines associated with CSI Reports, they are not meant to represent a comprehensive or definitive study of the subject.

 

Hyperwar: U.S. Army in World War II

History of the United States Army in World War II. Includes HTML versions of various volumes of 'U.S. Army in World War II', 'U.S. Army Campaigns of World War II', 'American Forces in Action', and the Order of Battle of the US Army.

 

Leavenworth Paper No. 11 - Rangers: Selected Combat Operations in World War II

Report authored by the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. Leavenworth Papers represent monograph-length studies containing original research that employs a combination of primary and secondary sources, with emphasis on the former. Leavenworth Papers provide comprehensive and detailed treatment of a subject and include a significant degree of analysis.

 

Special Studies - US Army World War II Corps Commanders: A Composite Biography

Report authored by the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. Special Studies are shorter historical works on timely topics, but are based on research primarily in secondary sources. Special Studies mix both narrative and analysis.

 

U.S. Army Center Of Military History

The Center Of Military History (CMH), which reports to the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army, is responsible for the appropriate use of history throughout the United States Army. Traditionally, this mission has meant recording the official history of the Army in both peace and war, while advising the Army Staff on historical matters

 

U.S. Army Center Of Military History - Online Bookshelves - World War II

The U.S. Army's collection of essays, studies, reports and books on the U.S. Army in World War II.

 

U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC)

The U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) is the United States Army's preeminent museum and research complex. We are dedicated to educating and preserving the legacy of the men and women who have served their nation as soldiers.

 

U.S. Army in World War II Series

All of the titles in the U.S. Army in World War II series (the Army's official history of World War II - commonly referred to as the "Green Books") are listed.

 

World War II Divisions of the United States

Comprehensive listing from Wikipedia.

 

 

U.S. Army Airborne

 

U.S. Airborne During World War II

Comprehensive source of information and resources on the the U.S. Airborne Divisions of World War II including the 82nd, 11th, 13, 17th, 101st. and XVIII Airborne Divisions.

 

U.S. Army Air Force

 

U.S. World War II Aircraft & Aviation Resources & Pictures

EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information, photos and resources dedicated to U.S. World War II aircraft and aviation.

 

U.S. Navy

 

U.S. World War II Navy & Marine Corps Resources & Pictures

EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information, photos and resources dedicated to U.S. Navy in World War II.

 

 

Additional Resources

 

Grunt's Military Site

GruntsMilitary.com was designed as an aid for individuals researching the United States' armed forces. The site is always being updated with new and useful military-related information. Visitors can search through more than 300 pages to find specific information on medals, patches, and rank insignia. Visit the new military factsheets section to research detailed information on a variety of vehicles and weaponry currently used by our armed forces.

 

Military.com

Military.com -- Benefiting the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard.

 

Military Network

Military Network is where military service and life meet. Whether you're a new recruit hoping to learn more about your education benefits or a veteran ready to launch a new career, we're dedicated to giving you the information you need. From tips for managing your active career to resources for requesting your vet records years beyond retirement, Military Network has it all!

 

WWII U.S. Veterans Website

Dedicated to the millions of men and women and the over 800,000 mothers and fathers from the United States who made the ultimate sacrifice for the good of free people everywhere.

 

World War 2 Subject Index

Detailed index of EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources related to World War II. This includes battles, maps, pictures, photos, documents, timelines, museums, forums, D-Day, Pearl Harbor, the European, African and Pacific war theaters, ships, u-boats, naval forces, aircraft, aviation, air forces, tanks, weapons, personal stories, military units, militaria, collectibles, books, video clips and special World War II topics.

 

World War 2 Personal Accounts

EverythingWorldWar2's collection of resources focused on World War II personal accounts and stories.

 

World War II 2 Reenactors & Living History Groups

EverythingWorldWar2's collection of resources on World War II reenactor and living history groups.

 

World War 2 Ships, U-boats and Navies

EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources related to the World War II ships, submarines and navies.

 

World War 2 Aircraft and Aviation

EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information, photos and resources related to the World War II aircraft, airplanes and aviation.

 

WorldWar2.ro

Dedicated to the Romanian Army in the Second World War.