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 the events transpired. The Occupation Forces in Europe Series consists of a series of studies, monographs, and narratives of the history of the occupation. Chapters include: the defeat of Germany; the United States Forces on V-E Day; the United States Forces in transition; the assumption of the occupational mission; the maturation of the policies and organization of the occupation; the manpower problem; organization and functioning of the occupation; accomplishments of the occupation; and three examples of United States occupation.

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