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Pages in category "United States Army generals of World War II" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 541 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
General Anthony Clement "Nuts" McAuliffe (2 July 1898 – 10 August 1975) was a senior United States Army officer who earned fame as the acting commander of the 101st Airborne Division defending Bastogne, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. He is celebrated for his one-word reply to a German surrender ultimatum: "Nuts!"
Patton's army had beaten General Bernard Montgomery to Messina which gained him considerable fame, [9] although the infamous slapping incident sidelined his career for several months thereafter. [10] [11] At the time of the speeches, Patton was attempting to keep a low profile among the press, as he had been ordered to by General Dwight Eisenhower.
This year, as we honor Veterans Day on November 11, 2023, we recognize the American patriots who have served in the military, and thank them for their service to our country.Reading and sharing ...
David Daniel "Mickey" Marcus (February 22, 1901 – June 10, 1948) was a United States Army colonel, later Israel's first General, who was a principal architect of the U.S. military's World War II civil affairs policies, [1] [2] including the organization of the war crimes trials in Germany and in Japan.
The best Veterans Day quotes to show the gratitude military personnel deserve. ... 26. "Only our individual faith in freedom can keep us free." — Dwight D. Eisenhower. 27. "Americans never quit."
This list of World War II films (1950–1989) contains fictional feature films or miniseries released since 1950 which feature events of World War II in the narrative. The entries on this list are war films or miniseries that are concerned with World War II (or the Sino-Japanese War) and include events which feature as a part of the war effort.
This is a list of United States Armed Forces general officers and flag officers who were killed in World War II. The dates of death listed are from the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 to the surrender of Japan on 2 September 1945, when the United States was officially involved in World War II. Included are generals and admirals who ...