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was the key to controlling the important road network . . . Our boys from behind us shelled the bejesus out of the town with artillery. The shelling lasted a couple of days, maybe more. (p. 318) The town of Carentan was an important town that the allies needed to secure in order to cut the German’s road network. During the clearing of these villages Easy Company of the 506th, 101st, proved to be one of the most outstanding companies of the United States airborne. After the events after D-Day…

MOBILITY & SURVIVALITY BOS Rommel’s initial recommendations for the refutation of the Atlantic Wall consisted of descriptions of where the Allies would land and why, and how to best use Germany’s limited resources to fight off the intruder. Rommel’s recommendations consisted of massive minefields, foreshore obstacles such as concrete bunkers and underwater devices, and air–landing obstacles. The use of minefields as a means of defense for the Atlantic Wall was influenced by Rommel’s campaign…

The sources are beneficial in terms of learning how military of Normandy worked and they give an insight of the character of William the Conqueror. All three sources, were about the invasion of England by William the Conqueror. The Medieval sourcebook tells us the battle between English King Harold and Duke William of Normandy. It portrayed image of hardworking soldiers and the leader which conquered a country. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle: Assessment of William I, is more about what kind of a man…

that led to the Axis withdrawal from Africa? Montgomery effectively boosted the morale of his troops which in the end helped his 8th Army continue the fight. Coupled with determined soldiers, Montgomery also devised special tactics that allowed the Allies to break through the strong defense El Alamein provided, along with deception plans designed to reach the same goal. Montgomery also ended the battle with a relentless pursuit which was the final tactic that finished off Rommel’s army and…

demands for our help in the war. The Allies want us to join their side in the fighting, but America wants to stay neutral in the war to keep peace with both sides. Our Allies will not let us be completely uninvolved, and demand supplies throughout the war. Do to our will to be uninvolved, America has a very big role in World War 1. The role of the United States was important in World War 1 because of President Wilson’s plans for peace, our supplies to the Allies, and our army was not tired from…

On April 2, 1917, in the midst of The Great War, President Woodrow Wilson wrote “War Message” and addressed it to Congress. In this letter, Wilson begins by explaining the tragic deaths of innocent people caused by Germany’s uncivilized submarine attacks on “every vessel that sought to approach either the ports of Great Britain and Ireland or the western coasts of Europe” (Wilson, par 1). He provides Congress with the multiple necessities such as cooperation, money, and at least 500,000 men in…

The United States is a country born from resistance and independence. These same two factors were once the reason the U.S refrained from interfering in foreign affairs; they were also too engrossed with their own internal affairs to worry of others. Nonetheless, relentless work and commitment from reformers, politicians, and the people, built the foundation for U.S. to become the most potent and progressive nation. Isolation did not help expand the American foundation and the U.S. in no way…

led to the fall of Singapore. The attack on Pearl Harbour therefore did create a significant change leading to the end of the war due to the US becoming involved which the defeat of the Luftwaffe did not do which and gave the Britain and European allies the support they needed to defeat…

Canadian Army threw a St. Nicholas Day party for 3500 children. They had Santa, local bands playing, and food (Arnhem). The following spring the allies negotiated a partial truce, allowing the creation of a “truce corridor” , which meant if the fighting stopped, the Germans would allow food and transportation ,(Canada Veterans). On the first day, the allies delivered 40 tons of food, and in total 12,000 tons were airdropped. The Dutch painted “THANK YOU CANADA”, on their rooftops to express…

The Dunkirk Evacuation Just imagine that you are a soldier in world war 2, you've been out from home for years and to top it all off… you are pinned on a small beach not knowing if you'll make it to tomorrow. The French and British army are trapped on a beach in the small town of Dunkirk, France. These poor souls are getting bombed almost every day waiting to be rescued. They pray every night just to make it home safe and sound. On May 29th, 1940 the germans attacked the french through a…