Operation ANVIL/DRAGOON: The Invasion of Southern France, Offensive, Deliberate Assault, Amphibious, 15 August-1 September 1944

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Abstract:

The 3rd Infantry Division reinforced with numerous armor, chemical, medical, and ordnance units, was to land in the vicinity of St. Tropez and Cavalaire, Southern France clear the enemy from the high ground, move rapidly inland and prepare to assist Seventh Armys attack against the ports of Toulon and Marseille. Even though the Normandy landings had been conducted two months previously, and the Naval buildup in the Naples area, the Germans were taken completely by surprise. This was the first daylight landing, and by noon, almost all the divisions rapid advance through Southern France, makes this a classic in the history of amphibious operations.

Author(s):
Stewart, Duncan ; Anton, William ; Costello, Thomas ; Domi, Jusuf ; Pingel, Gilbert ; Gaylord, Robert ; Myers, John ; Mcfetridge, Don ; Pankey, Laney ; Pekney, William
Author Organization(s):
ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS COMBAT STUDIES INST
Descriptive Note:
Student paper
Pagination:
0102

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
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Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CSI-BATTLEBOOK-3-D
Monitor Series:
USACGSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*CASE STUDIES, *HISTORY, *TACTICAL ANALYSIS, *TACTICAL WARFARE, AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS, ANTITANK WARFARE, ARMOR, ARTILLERY, BATTLEFIELDS, BATTLES, EUROPE, FRANCE, GERMANY(EAST AND WEST), INFANTRY, LANDING, MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN), MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), MILITARY OPERATIONS, MILITARY TACTICS, NAVAL OPERATIONS, TERRAIN
Field(s)/Group(s):
Humanities and History, Naval Surface Warfare
Keyword(s):
BATTLE ANALYSIS, BATTLEBOOK, MILITARY HISTORY, WORLD WAR 2, TERRAIN ANALYSIS, EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS, THIRD INFANTRY DIVISION, 3RD INFANTRY DIVISION, SIXTH CORPS, LESSONS LEARNED, 7TH ARMY, SEVENTH ARMY, VI CORPS, STUDENT PAPERS, ANVIL DRAGON OPERATION, INVASION
Report Date:
1984 May 01