U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific has played a vital role in major conflicts throughout the Pacific theater, tracing its ...

The 20th Armored Division landed in La Havre, France, moved into Belgium and then south into France. They crossed the Danube River, captured Munich and liberated the concentration camp at Dachau. The ...

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It marked the first time in history the U.S. Army recognized 350 soldiers held as slaves inside Nazi Germany. The men were beaten, starved and forced to work in tunnels at Berga an der Elster where ...

Aug. 12, 1944, was Norbert’s 35th and what would be his final mission just three days before the invasion of Southern France.

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The author gratefully acknowledges assistance for this article from Darlene Dingman, who suggested the topic, and the ...

My favorite city-sponsored event in Aurora has always been its Veterans Day activities and tributes. The celebration never ...

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