The Jacob L. Devers papers, 1943-1987.

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The Jacob L. Devers papers, 1943-1987.

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Contains the following types of materials: diary, messages, pamphlets, books, newspaper clippings. Contains information pertaining to the following wars and time periods: World War II (WWII) -- European Theater of Operations (ETO), -- Mediterranean; 1946-1950; 1960s; 1980s. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: commanding general, ETO; commander, North African Theater of Operations; Deputy Commander-In-Chief, Allied Forces Headquarters (HQ); Deputy Supreme Commander, Mediterranean Theater of Operations; commander, 6th Army Group. General description of the collection: The Jacob L. Devers papers include general officer's papers, primarily WWII diary, May 1943-Jun 1945, notes schedules, and meetings with allied officers, strategic aims; cables, and messages in ETO; clippings on school rededication, 1987; and books on nuclear energy and civil defense with his notations.

1 box.

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United States. Army. European Theater of Operations

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The pamphlet series was produced by the European Theater of Operations unit of the United States Army. Specifically, the series was issued by the Orientation Branch, Information and Education Division. Information was supplied by various Army generals, commanders, and their staffs. There is a space for the enlistee to record his/her name, date of enlistment, date of arrival in the European Theater, and decorations earned. There is also a space at the back of many of these pamphlets in which to r...

Devers, Jacob L. (Jacob Loucks), 1887-1979

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Jacob Loucks Devers (1887-1979) was born in York, Pennsylvania. After graduating from West Point in 1909, he commissioned in the artillery. During World War I, he temporarily achieved the rank of colonel, while on staff with the School of Fire. He graduated from Command and General Staff School in 1925 and the Army War College in 1933. He made brigadier general in May 1940. Upon rising to the rank of major general in October 1940, he commanded the 9th Infantry Division until July 1941. He made l...