American Military Government: Its Organization and Policies

American Military Government: Its Organization and Policies is a comprehensive study of the organization and policies of the American military government during the post-World War II period. The author, Hajo Holborn, was a renowned historian and professor of history at Yale University. In this book, he provides a detailed account of the American military government's role in the reconstruction of Germany and Japan after the war. The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the organization of the American military government, including its structure, personnel, and functions. Holborn describes the various divisions and departments of the military government, such as the Office of Military Government, the Economic Division, and the Political Division. He also discusses the role of the military governor and the relationship between the military government and the Allied Control Council.The second part of the book focuses on the policies of the American military government, including its efforts to rebuild the economies and political systems of Germany and Japan. Holborn examines the various programs and initiatives implemented by the military government, such as the Marshall Plan and the democratization of Japan. He also discusses the challenges faced by the military government in implementing these policies, such as resistance from local populations and the difficulties of balancing economic and political priorities.Overall, American Military Government: Its Organization and Policies is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of post-World War II reconstruction and the role of the American military government in that process. Holborn's detailed analysis and insights provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and successes of this important period in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.