Publication NameAmerican Military Police in Europe, 1945-1991 : Unit Histories
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2011
SubjectMilitary / General, Military / United States, Europe / General
TypeTextbook
AuthorRobert L. Gunnarsson
Subject AreaHistory
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight26.9 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2011-028699
Dewey Edition23
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal355.1/3323
Table Of ContentTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Part I. Introduction to Military Police 1. Occupation Policing and the U.S. Constabulary 2. Occupation Becomes Defense 3. The Divisional Units: Combat Police Part II. Law Enforcement Units of Germany 4. The Highway Patrol 5. The Berlin Police 6. The Law Enforcement Units Part III. Police Units in Bordering Countries 7. Austria 8. Italy and Trieste 9. France and the Benelux Countries Part IV. The Security Units 10. Railway Security Units 11. Confinement and Correctional Units 12. The Special Weapons Depot Security Units Part V. The Customs Regulators 13. The Customs Units Appendix: Organization of Military Forces Chapter Notes Glossary List of Acronyms Bibliography Index
SynopsisExamining the Military Police units who worked to keep the peace in Europe from the early days of the occupation after World War II to the end of the Cold War. Topics covered include various unit histories, how law and order programs advanced, nuclear weapons security, customs regulations and traffic enforcement., Military Police units worked to keep the peace in Europe from the occupation after World War II to the end of the Cold War. This text examines the MPs, from the arrival of the U.S. Constabulary, which was the only law enforcement force on the continent. It provides unit histories, discusses the advancement of law and order programs, and covers the provision of nuclear weapons security, customs regulations and traffic enforcement. Robert L. Gunnarsson, Sr., served as an MP in the 1960s and later worked in law enforcement. He is a writer and researcher.