An examination of the decision to deploy U.S. troops to the north German plain and to analyze the problems posed by such a major undertaking : the establishment of a major military installation with supporting facilities in an area where none had existed previously.

From Foreword: "This monograph attempts to outline the basic military and political thinking that led to the decision to deploy U.S. troops to the north German plain and to analyze the problems posed by such a major undertaking: the establishment of a major military installation with supporting facilities in an area where none had existed before."

Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Background Chapter 2: Land acquisition, project planning, and construction Chapter 3: Support for the 2d Armored Division (Forward) Chapter 4: Legal, funding, and cost issues Chapter 5: Public affairs Maps Figures Tables.