Invasion Old Style By The Associated Press
The article recounts medieval English campaigns from 1346 to Calais and Crecy, highlighting Edward III and the archers as decisive factors, with emphasis on siege outcomes and routes toward Paris. It contrasts then with modern needs for air and sea control in amphibious operations.
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Associated Press
England
France
Channel
Calais
Edward III
Portsmouth
Normandy
Edward
Barfleur
Rouen
Paris
Crecy
End of the Hundred Years War and Calais hold
The French unleashed artillery round shot to slay English bowmen, breaking the invasion and ending the Hundred Years War in 1453. Yet Calais remained in French hands for another century after the war’s end.
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France
Britain
Calais
Rommel Named as Hitler’s Battlefield Symbol and Threat
A historical profile portrays Field Marshal Erwin Rommel as Hitler’s key battlefield symbol and strategic definer. It recounts Rommel’s roles in Austria Sudetenland Poland Africa and North Africa and notes his reputation for invincibility and tactical bravado despite recent setbacks.
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Associated Press
Erwin Rommel
Hitler
U. S
Britain
Austria
Rommel
France as a historic battleground across ages
The piece traces France’s long history of invasions and sieges from ancient Gauls and Romans through Norse and Arabo incursions to modern wars. It notes British, Spanish, Prussian, and German pressures, including the 1870 siege and World War I advances toward Paris.
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France
Europe
B. C
Rhone
Channel
Paris
Seige
Dunkerque
Prussia
Napoleon
Bismarck
Versailles
Alsace
Lorraine
Germany
Costs of Maintaining a Soldier During First Year
The QMC reports expenses for a soldier in the first year including food 215.35 dollars clothing 173.70 dollars individual equipment 44.70 dollars bar racks equipment 31.31 dollars.
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QMC
Second Front A Long Time In The Making
A historical overview tracking the long buildup to the Allied invasion of Europe during World War II. From 1941 discussions after Germany’s attack on the Soviet Union to the Tehran alliance and the 1944 invasion, the piece traces raids, political maneuvers, and strategic steps toward opening a second front across Europe.
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Hitler
Russia
England
Dunkerque
Italy
Personality Sketches of Invasion Leaders
A profile of Allied wartime chiefs led by Gen Dwight D Eisenhower. It highlights Ike’s unified command style and decisiveness, along with Adm Sir Bernard Ramsay, Gen Sir Bernard Montgomery, Adm Harold R Stark, Lt Gen Carl Spaatz, Air Chief Marshal Arthur Tedder, Maj Gen James Doolittle, and other key figures shaping North Africa and Europe invasion plans.
Decline in Newsprint Supply and Use Over War Years
The record shows monthly averages in tons for newsprint supply and use. 1941 imports 248,531 domestic production 86,999 consumption 327,407. 1943 imports 223,399 domestic production 67,609 consumption 302,251. 1944 imports 213,000 domestic production 60,000 consumption 273,000.
Government spends tax and bond dollars on defense categories
The accounting shows 19 cents per tax and bond dollar for aircraft. Ships and war construction each take 14 cents, ordnance 12 cents, miscellaneous equipment 11 cents, and food pay travel 25 cents. Non-war costs amount to 5 cents.
Women in Uniform Fill U S Military Auxiliaries
The nation lists 149100 women in uniform in auxiliary services with 65000 in the WACS 60000 in the WAVES 16500 in the Marines and 7500 in the SPARS.
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United States Military Auxiliary Services
WACS
WAVES
Marines
Leigh-Mallory and His Role in Allied Air Strategy
Air Chief Marshal Leigh-Mallory, a key Allied air commander, organized air cover for the Dieppe raid and later led Fighter Command after the Dieppe operation. Known for memory, fairness, and relentless planning, he bridged training and battlefield leadership from the Battle of Britain through the Blitz.
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Trafford Leigh-Mallory
Dieppe
Luftwaffe
England
L M
RAF
Air Force
Bradley the Doughboy's General Steers Key Invasion Steps
Lieutenant General Omar N. Bradley commands America's invasion land forces and is lauded as a skilled tactician and tough, enduring leader. He led the Second Corps in the assault on Hill 609 and advances toward Mateur and Bizerte, earning fame as an infantryman devoted to frontline action. He graduated West Point in 1915 and rose to command roles, noted for his calm under fire and strict adherence to bearing the brunt of battle by soldiers.
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Bernard L. Montgomery
Doughty
Rommel
Gates of
Alexandria
North Africa
Sicily
Italy
Sandhurst
Britain
West Point
England
Southeastern
Egypt
Eighth Army
Monty
Adml
Harold R.stark
U.S
Philippines
Mediterranean
Stark
London
U. S
Carl Spaatz
Europe
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12Th Air Force
Pantelleria
31St Aero Squadron
France
Kelly Field
Texas
Langley Field
Spaatz
Army Air Forces
Omar N. Bradley
America
Hill 609
Mateur
Bizerte
Africa
Patton
Bradley
82Nd Airborne Division
Quiet American Soldier Leads Greatest Overseas Invasion
The profile highlights General Dwight D. Eisenhower as the disciplined, risk taking commander of North Africa Sicily and the invasion of Europe. It notes his rapid rise from West Point to full general, his role in Allied cooperation, birthplace debate, and his 1944 prediction of winning the European war.
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Dwight David Eisenhower
North
Africa
Sicily
Mediterranean
Italy
Supreme Command
Europe
Eisenhower
Silent Doughboy General Bradley Leads Invasion Plotter Hunt
London reports the silent doughboy general Omar Bradley as chief of American ground forces. The article notes his long hours, personal orders method, family life, and hands-on leadership with staffer quotes contrasting him with Montgomery. Bradley’s confidence and readiness to invade are emphasized.
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Silent
Doughboy
Bradley
London
Omar Bradley
Sir Bernard L. Montgomery
World War I Tactics and Timelines Recalled
A condensed retrospective notes how American forces joined France in 1917 to face German offensives. It highlights British lines at Ypres, Dunkirk as a cautionary distance, port withdrawals, channel blockade strategies, and the 600000 US troops ferried to Europe in 1918.
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Associated Press
France
Ypres
Channel
Paris
St. Nazaire
Dunkerque
Heligoland
Bosia
Dover Straits
Atlantic
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