The main body of the series consists of Merriam's research materials and Historical Division report drafts on the planning and execution of the "Battle of the Bulge". His notes include operation reports and plans as well as many transcripts of interviews with Allied and German commanders.
BS and DP conceived the study, directed its design and execution, and drafted the manuscript.
SS conceived of the study, and helped in its design and execution, and drafted the manuscript.
IRH conceived the study, participated in its design and execution and drafted the manuscript.
ARH conceived of the study, participated in its design and execution, and drafted the manuscript; DT contributed to the conception and planning of the study; RW participated in design of the study and performed the micromanipulation and microscopy.
IRH conceived the study and participated in its design and execution, and in drafting the manuscript.
IRH conceived of the study, participated in its design and execution and helped draft the manuscript.
AMH was responsible for the study's conception and funding, participated in its design and execution, helped to draft the manuscript and revisions.
ARF conceived the study, participated in its design and execution and in the drafting of the manuscript, and conducted the statistical analyses.
L.C.M.-P.: study design, execution, manuscript drafting and critical discussion.
GFK conceived the study, participated in its design and execution, and helped to draft the manuscript.
