Chinese American Veteran Soldiers of World War II – December 2020
The American Soldier: Chinese American Veterans of World War II Presented by The Army Historical Foundation
World War II
Museum Spotlight: The Global War Gallery
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 …
Kazuo Yamane
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 …
Lieutenant General Leslie R. Groves, Jr.
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 …
China-Burma-India Theater Artwork
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 …
6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
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 …
The M24 Chaffee Light Tank
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 …
Mobility, Vigilance, Justice: The U.S. Constabulary Forces in Germany, 1946-1952
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. …
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U.S. and German Field Artillery in World War II: A Comparison
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 …
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The 505th Infantry Regiment
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 …
