The Global War Gallery will tell the story of the Army’s operations around the globe during World War II. Occupying 6,500 square feet, it will be the largest within the Fighting for the Nation Galleries. The gallery’s main focus begins in 1941, running through the end of the war, and explores how over eight million …
By Matthew J. Seelinger During World War II, thousands of Japanese-American soldiers proudly served in the U.S. Army. These men, known as Nisei (second generation Japanese born in the United States), did so despite the internment of many Japanese-Americans due to their ethnic background. Once given the opportunity to serve, many men enthusiastically volunteered for …
Written By: Patrick Feng Since the end of World War II, there has been a significant amount of literature on the Manhattan Project. The effort to develop the atomic bomb led to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, hastening the end of the war against Japan. Relatively little, however, has been written on the key …
The China-Burma-India (CBI) Theater of World War II offered a new set of challenges for U.S. forces. Often referred to as the “Forgotten Theater,” the CBI had a unique feel due to the various national interests involved as well as the difficult terrain of the region. With Japan steamrolling through much of Southeast Asia in …
Written By: Kevin M. Hymel The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was a unique U.S. Army unit and it had the distinction of being the only all-African American, all-female unit sent overseas during World War II. The women kept mail flowing to nearly seven million soldiers in the European Theater of Operations (ETO). Almost immediately …
Written By: Matthew J. Seelinger During much of World War II, the U.S. Army relied on the M3/M5 Stuart series of light tanks for cavalry reconnaissance missions. While it was a mechanically reliable vehicle, and fairly fast and maneuverable, the Stuart‘s design dated back to the 1930s, and it was all but obsolete by late …
Written By David A. Kaufman Following the surrender of Nazi Germany on 8 May 1945, the U.S. Army was faced with several complex tasks regarding its personnel In Europe. First, and most important, was the discharge of veterans with sufficient points as a result of overseas service, decorations earned from combat, dependents, and other criteria. …
Mobility, Vigilance, Justice: The U.S. Constabulary Forces in Germany, 1946-1952 Read More »
Written By: William G. Dennis At first glance, there seems to be little difference between the artillery branches of the U.S. Army and German Wehrmacht in World War II. The American guns were a bit heavier than their German counterparts and generally had a longer range. The German 105mm was sufficiently similar to the American …
U.S. and German Field Artillery in World War II: A Comparison Read More »
Written By: Nicholas C. Welsh Throughout its long and storied history, the 505th Infantry Regiment has maintained a proud legacy within the U.S. Army and upheld the fighting spirit established by its first commander, James Gavin. Today, as it was then, the 505th Infantry represents an elite force of soldiers dedicated to fighting tyranny and …
Written By: Command Sergeant Major James H. Clifford, USA-Ret. In the early morning hours of 3 February 1943, First Sergeant Michael Warish nearly gave up hope as he floated helplessly in the freezing waters of the North Atlantic. Just minutes earlier, he and the almost 900 others aboard the USAT Dorchester were near safe waters when …
No Greater Glory: The Four Chaplains and the Sinking of the USAT Dorchester Read More »
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