There were 44 American veterans still living on Nov 11th, 2003. (The count is reported annually on Armistice Day.)
Atkinson's work is outstanding. Although US veterans have complained of their treatment in this history, I think it's balanced. The best...
Different sources have different numbers. Here is what's found in Stanton's "Order of Battle WW II" for the divisions referenced above: Division...
Some of the above items - and others - are found with attribution at http://www.milhist.net/global/wisdom.html
The 100th Infantry Battalion was assigned (not merely attached) as the 2nd Battalion of the 133rd Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, from...
I have only today seen the 'chromeboomerang' query about rail systems in North Africa. I point you to the '1st Military Railway Service' at...
The proper shoulder insignia for the US 42nd Infantry Division can be seen at www.grunts.net/army/42ndid.html
I find this little bit in "Order of Battle - US Army - World War II by Shelby L Stanton: 15 Oct 42 - Activated Camp Haan CA as 468th Separate...
To those who are bad-mouthing Jessica Lynch, or any other member of the military services, please establish your credentials by identifying your...
just to keep my hand in ... I recently found that the last 'attachment' of the Jewish Infantry Brigade in the Mediterranean Theater was to the US...
Alas, John von Neumann is not the best example for computers. His principal contribution in that field was the 'stored program concept' around...
Ryan - I can give you this quick summary: dates, places, and campaigns: 1 Mar 42 - Activated at Camp Stewart GA 5 Aug 42 - New York Port of...
There was no need to 'land a force'. They were already there, and moved very quickly up to Grenoble. When de Gaulle wanted a slice of the pizza...
The General der Infanterie tells us it was 'the greatest military genious of contemporary era who clearly said: "Italy is a boot; therefore, the...
Vermillion's assertion that the "... bomb was developed for use against Germany and intended for use against Germany ..." is his opinion. I have...
"CAV" - Cavalry, most likely a member of a Division's Reconnaissance Troop. "Component AUS" - Army of the United States, my recollection is that...
Kai-Petri has it! There were two triggering designs. Little Boy used conventional artillery technology to fire one subcritical U-235 mass into...
Name and date the atomic weapons 'fired' during World War II
Onthefield: "well both could be right but it's not the one I'm looking for." It's time to withdraw this quiz question. Otherwise say that the...
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