Smoke and Mirrors, US Army Concealment in WW2
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Smoke and Mirrors, US Army Concealment in WW2

The decision to utilize a smoke pot in this context is a tactical maneuver that reflects a deep understanding of the challenges posed by the terrain and the presence of an adversary.
The Thousand Yard Stare
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The Thousand Yard Stare

This expression gained prominence during and after World War II, and it has been associated with the psychological impact of combat and exposure to extreme stress.
The Real Story of the Jeep
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The Real Story of the Jeep

The Willys MB and the Ford GPW, both formally called the U.S. Army Truck, 1⁄4 ton, 4×4, Command Reconnaissance, commonly known as the Willys Jeep, or just Jeep, and sometimes referred to by its Standard Army Supply number G-503.
USS Massachusett in action against French Battleship Jean Bart
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USS Massachusett in action against French Battleship Jean Bart

The USS Massachusetts played a pivotal role in the Naval Battle of Casablanca, which began in the early hours of November 8th.
The 8th of November
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The 8th of November

The joint objective was to expel Viet Cong (VC) units that had entrenched themselves on several crucial hills in War Zone D,
M4 Sherman in the deserts of North Africa
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M4 Sherman in the deserts of North Africa

When the M4 entered combat in North Africa with the British Army at the Second Battle of El Alamein in late 1942, it further tilted the balance of power in favor of the Allies in armored warfare, overshadowing the lighter designs of the Germans and Italia
November; This Month in Vietnam War History
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November; This Month in Vietnam War History

The 173rd Airborne, over the course of 19 days of intense combat, it was estimated that North Vietnamese casualties numbered around 1,455.
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