European Theater Archives - Page 9 of 14

The 90th Division Comes of Age

One of the worst infantry divisions in the U.S. Army turned itself around during the drive across France.

15 November 2016

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WWII Weapons: The Hetzer Tank Destroyer

The Hetzer provided lengthy service on all fronts where the German Army was engaged during World War II.

15 November 2016

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M4 Sherman: “Blunder” or “Wonder” Weapon?

The American-built Sherman medium tank was admittedly inferior to its German opponents. Yet, it won the war in Northwest Europe through shear numbers.

15 November 2016

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USS Murphy: Long Service in Wartime

The destroyer USS Murphy survived a collision on the open sea and served during four amphibious operations in the European Theater.

7 November 2016

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The National World War II Museum

The National World War II Museum chronicles the story of the American GI through artifacts, personal tales, and cutting-edge technology.

4 November 2016

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WWII Weapons: M3 37mm Antitank Gun

Despite lacks of modern features and firepower, the 37mm cannon still served throughout the World War II.

2 November 2016

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Bomber Gunner Ben Kuroki: “Most Honorable Son”

Ben Kuroki flew with the U.S. army air forces in four theaters of World War II.

2 November 2016

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The Concrete Fleet of WWII

An emergency measure defied the laws of physics.

1 November 2016

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Cockleshell Heroes: Courageous Commandos in Canoes

Britain’s Cockleshell heroes executed one of the most daring raids of World War II.

1 November 2016

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Underwater Training for Operation Overlord

British Frogmen practiced hard for their vital D-Day Mission

27 October 2016

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The Real “Great Escape”

During the “Great Escape” a group of Allied prisoners from Stalag Luft III paid a terrible price.

26 October 2016

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Bedford’s Valiant Boys

The small town of Bedford, Virginia, sacrificed many of its sons at Omaha Beach on D-Day.

26 October 2016

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D-Day+12: Assault on Cherbourg

Following the D-Day landings, Allied forces needed a workable port to land massive supplies and reinforcements. Cherbourg, at the northern tip of the Cotentin Peninsula in Normandy, was the linchpin of such efforts.

24 October 2016

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Red Ball Express: The Legendary Lifeline

The Red Ball Express kept the Allies rolling during the arduous campaign in Western Europe.

20 October 2016

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Leclerc and Liberation

Free French forces under General Jacques Leclerc upheld the honor of France during World War II.

19 October 2016

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