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WWII - American Theater


 

"Landing at Attu Bay"

Aleutian Islands, World War II, 1943

 

Back to Books and Research Materials

 

Additional Resource By Theater

WWII-General

European-African-Middle Eastern Theater

Asiatic-Pacific Theater
 

Published Material

United States Army in World War II Reader's Guide

Defense of the Americas
50th Anniversary of World War II Pamplet

Guarding the United States and Its Outposts

The Framework of Hemisphere Defense


Archival Material:

Army Ground Forces Study No. 22: The Amphibious Training Center

Army Ground Forces Study No. 23: Training for Mountain and Winter Warfare

Distribution, Versatility and Excellence of WACs Serving with Army Service Forces

 

 

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