The U.S. Army in World War II: From the Normandy Beaches to the Bulge to the Surrender of Germany

Citizen Soldiers: The U.S. Army from the Normandy Beaches to the Bulge to the Surrender of Germany June 7, 1944, to May 7, 1945

by Stephen E. Ambrose

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The U.S. Army played a pivotal role in the Allied victory in World War II. From the Normandy landings to the Battle of the Bulge to the surrender of Germany, the Army's contribution was essential to the Allied cause.

The Normandy Landings

The D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, were the largest amphibious invasion in history. The U.S. Army's role in the landings was to secure the beaches of Omaha and Utah, and to push inland to create a foothold in Normandy.

The landings were a success, despite heavy losses. The U.S. Army fought its way inland, and by the end of June, had established a secure beachhead in Normandy.

The Battle of the Bulge

In December 1944, the Germans launched a surprise offensive in the Ardennes Forest. The U.S. Army was caught off guard, and was forced to retreat. However, the Army quickly regrouped and launched a counteroffensive that stopped the German advance.

The Battle of the Bulge was a turning point in the war. The German offensive failed, and the Allies regained the initiative.

The Rhineland Campaign

In early 1945, the U.S. Army launched a campaign to clear the Rhineland of German forces. The campaign was a success, and by the end of March, the Allies had crossed the Rhine River.

The Rhineland Campaign was one of the final major battles of the war in Europe. The U.S. Army's victory in the campaign helped to pave the way for the Allied victory in Europe.

The Surrender of Germany

On May 8, 1945, Germany surrendered to the Allies. The U.S. Army had played a major role in the Allied victory, and was one of the first Allied units to enter Berlin.

The U.S. Army's contribution to the Allied victory in World War II was significant. The Army's bravery and determination helped to defeat the Axis powers and to restore peace and freedom to Europe.

The U.S. Army played a vital role in the Allied victory in World War II. From the Normandy landings to the Battle of the Bulge to the surrender of Germany, the Army's contribution was essential to the Allied cause.

Citizen Soldiers: The U.S. Army from the Normandy Beaches to the Bulge to the Surrender of Germany June 7, 1944, to May 7, 1945

by Stephen E. Ambrose

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	101060 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	647 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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