"Covers 1920-1945. Describes the development of smoke weapons and equipment, their use in combat, the activation and activities of smoke generator units, use of smoke screening in Normandy invasion, and maintenance problems. Appendices contain copies of operational and training memoranda, field orders, and operation orders." - Draft of "Catalog and Index to Historical Manuscripts, 1940-1966," v.3, page 39. [Catalog Materials collection, Archives, Aisle 5A].

"347 pages. text. Mimeo." -- from old catalog card.

The Weapons -- Smoke Generator Units -- Employment -- Large-Area Screening Operations in MTO -- Smoke Generator Operations in Normandy -- Operations with the Third Army -- Ninth Army Smoke Generator Operations -- Operations with the First Army -- Operations with the Seventh Army -- Materiel Problems -- Appendices.