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. This document addresses general aspects of the occupation (terms of surrender and enforcement, international aspects of the occupation), personnel and administration (military/civilian personnel, recreation, Army Exchange Service, fraternization, shipment of dependents to ETO and establishment of military communities, shipments of war brides, etc.), and intelligence (law/order/security, censorship, public safety).

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