First Army Never Got Due Credit in WWII Exploits
Berlin AP recalls the U S First Army at the center of major WWII breakthroughs from Normandy to Remagen and the Rhine crossing. It notes Gen Omar N Bradley and Lt Gen Courtney Hodges led the unit, while Patton's Third Army earned greater public acclaim.
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Doenitz Testifies On Anniversary Of Surrender
Grand Admiral Karl Doenitz testified at the war crimes tribunal on the first anniversary of his surrender signing. He described plans to invade Norway after a 1940 Berlin meeting and argued over the legality of aggressive war. He also claimed Germany was unprepared for sea combat at the war’s start, with just 34 U boats and two frontline vessels.
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Library Releases New Book List
Public library unveils a Friday circulation release featuring a diverse list of authors and titles across history, science, politics, and culture. Notable names include Edward Hume, Eleanor Roosevelt, Eisenhower diaries, Wainwrights story, and works on democracy, industry, and world affairs.
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Alpha
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Howard Spring
Joshua Loth Liebman
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