European Theater Archives - Page 8 of 14

Battle of the Bulge: Heroic Stand at Lausdell

Defending a critical crossroads during the early hours of the Battle of the Bulge, American troops blunted the German spearhead in December 1944.

12 December 2016

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Aubrey Cosens of the Queen’s Own Rifles

Aubrey Cosens epitomized the spirit and heroism of the Queen’s Own Rifles.

12 December 2016

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Ben Dunkelman of the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada

Ben Dunkelman of the Queen's Own Rifles was a formidable combat leader in two wars.

12 December 2016

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The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada in the Rhineland, 1945

The heroism of officers and NCOs of the storied The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada resulted in victory against a determined enemy.

12 December 2016

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WWII Fighter Aces: Ralph K. ‘Kid’ Hofer

The adventures of WWII fighter ace “Kid” Hofer presaged a somewhat mysterious death in combat.

9 December 2016

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Command of the Air: The Allied Bombing of Germany

The strategic bombing campaign against Germany contributed to the final victory during the war in Europe.

9 December 2016

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P-47 Thunderbolts at the Battle of the Bulge

The rugged Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter played a vital ground support role in the Allied repulse of Hitler's famed counteroffensive.

9 December 2016

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Montgomery’s Manpower Crisis at Caen

A crisis in available British manpower during the fight for Caen affected allied strategy in Western Europe.

1 December 2016

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Action at Arnhem: Britain’s Alamo

A bridge across the rhine proved an insurmountable goal for the ill-fated British 1st Airborne during Operation Market-Garden.

30 November 2016

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Hot Chow on the Frontlines

GIs at home and abroad enjoyed hot meals from time to time.

23 November 2016

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Key to the Normandy Breakout: The Hill Over St. Lo

If the city of St. Lo was the lock that kept the First U.S. Army penned in its shallow Normandy beachhead, then Hill 192 was surely its key.

23 November 2016

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Time Stood Still: A B-17 Pilot’s Story

The author remembers the harrowing experience of piloting a bomber in the skies above Nazi Germany.

22 November 2016

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Ed Mauser: Easy Company’s Silent Brother

Ed Mauser, who fought as a member of the celebrated band of brothers, hadn’t talked about his odyssey until now.

16 November 2016

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WWII Aircraft: The Douglas C-54 Skymaster

The Douglas C-54 Skkymaster served around the globe during World War II and accelerated the growth of peacetime air travel.

16 November 2016

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Scourge of Falaise: The Hawker Typhoon

The Hawker Typhoon wreaked havoc on German troops in the deadly pocket in eastern France.

15 November 2016

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