Ralph Corbett Smith papers 1910-1971

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Ralph Corbett Smith papers 1910-1971

Correspondence, diaries, reports, writings, and printed matter, relating to the American Expeditionary Forces in France during World War I, activities of the Command and General Staff School and Army War College in the interwar period, and American military operations in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

28 manuscript boxes, 2 oversize boxes; (12 linear feet)

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6651140

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U.S. Army Command and General Staff College

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Smith, Ralph Corbett, 1893-1998.

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Major general, United States Army; commanding general, 27th Division, 1942-1944; military attaché to France, 1945-1946. From the description of Ralph Corbett Smith papers, 1910-1971. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754870890 Biographical/Historical Note Major general, United States Army; commanding general, 27th Division, 1942-1944; military attachéto France, 1945-1946. From the guide to the Ralph Corbett Smit...

Army War College (United States)

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United States. Army. Infantry Division, 27th

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The 27th Infantry Division was a unit of the United States Army National Guard that served during World War I and World War II. The Division traces its history from the 6th Division, N.Y. National Guard, formed in May 1917. The 6th Division, N.Y. National Guard designation was changed to the 27th Division in July 1917. From the description of Brochure of supply publications relative to amphibious operations from the United States Army 27th Infantry Division, February 1944, undated. (...

United States. Army. Officers.

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United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces

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Historical Note American Expeditionary Force The American Expeditionary Force (AEF) was the U.S. military force in Europe during World War I. Although a division commanded by General John J. Pershing was sent to France in June 1917, most of the AEF was manned as a result of passage of the Selective Service Act (40 Stat. 76) by the U.S. Congress on 18 May 1917, creating the Selective Service System. The Act gave the president the p...