Forging the Shield: The U.S. Army in Europe, 1951-1962: The U.S. Army in Europe, 1951-1962

This illustrated book that includes tables, charts, and maps primarily discusses the role of USAREUR acronym abbreviation for US Army Europe) in rearming and training the new German Army spans several years and is perhaps the Army’s single greatest contribution toward maintaining security in Western Europe. Likewise, the relationship between American soldiers and
their French and West German hosts evolved over time and is a critical element in telling the story of the US Army in Europe.