The War Department had directed that the history of the military occupation of Germany and Austria in World War II be recorded and interpreted as events transpired. Table of contents include: planning for redeployment in the European Theater of Operations; redeployment procedures and operations prior to V-J Day; V-J Day and its effects; September through December 1945- clearance of excess troops; and redeployment of the close-out force.

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