This oral history transcript is a part of the academic year 1979, US Army War College/US Army Military History Institute's Senior Officer Oral History Program, prepared under the auspices of the Institute's Oral History Branch. Major General William E. DePuy was retired when this interview was conducted.

From North Dakota to Normandy -- Education of a battle leader -- Across the Moselle and into Germany -- The need for change : reflections on World War II -- Education of a General Staff officer -- Early days of the Second Indochina War -- Introducing agility : the First Division -- Washington transition : 1967-1972 --Changing an army -- 1985 : Afterthoughts.