Wednesday
Jun152011

Introduction to the Western Theater

Article currently being drafted.

"From Coast Guard-manned "sea-horse" landing craft, American troops leap forward to storm a North African beach during final amphibious maneuvers." James D. Rose, Jr., ca. 1944. 26-G-2326."Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower gives the order of the Day. 'Full victory- nothing else' to paratroopers in England, just before they board their airplanes to participate in the first assault in the invasion of the continent of Europe." Moore, June 6, 1944. 111-SC-194399.