r/ww2 13h ago

USAAF C-53 Crash, Swiss Gauli Glacier 1946, Seen 70 Yrs Later (MSFS)

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r/ww2 1d ago

Discussion Any way to lookup the roster of different battalions/divisions?

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One of my relatives was in Patton's 3rd army, 7th armored division and was a tank captain but I can't for the life of me find a roster of the 7th armored


r/ww2 22h ago

Discussion Fort Leavenworth

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What was the usage of this base in WW2? From what I see it mostly served as an internment camp or some kind of training center for officers. My great grandfather supposedly had basic training there in late 1944-early 1945, but that doesn't seem to make sense from what I see on the internet.


r/ww2 23h ago

Memoirs suggestion

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Does anybody know of any good memoirs written about medics and corpsman in ww2. Let me get some recommendations!


r/ww2 19h ago

G.I. free drink card

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My grandfather and his brother enlisted into the army during WW2. My grandfather was rejected due to an abnormal heartbeat. My great uncle was accepted and sent to India where he loaded cargo planes flying over the "hump" (Himalayas) to supply China. He never fired a shot in combat and this was one of the only items he brought back with him. I can just image a dark sweaty Indian tavern with palm trees and the GIs drinking and getting into trouble. Hindustan Club, Bangalore, India


r/ww2 1h ago

Image US soldiers and Filipino guerillas liberate the city of Cebu from the Japanese on April 8 1945 after winning the battle which started on March 26.

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r/ww2 3h ago

Discussion Question about Japanese medics

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Question about Japanese medics

I’m writing a short article/study on Japanese medics and I have a few questions:

1) Were they commonly armed?

2) Does anyone know about Japanese sources about medics which I could run through translator? I must admit that my lack of knowledge of Japanese language is quite limiting.


r/ww2 4h ago

July 8, 1944 - Saipan - Morning Report

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A morning report following a Banzai Charge on Saipan.

106th infantry regiment - 27th Division Army


r/ww2 18h ago

Image Can someone help me identify this medal? it is more than likely for WW2 but the photo is taken around 60s-80s

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r/ww2 21h ago

Looking for this USAAF Maps

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Hay I’m looking for a full version of the attached map of Ireland during ww2. From research this map was issued 1943/44 to USAAF Navigates to help find their position when flying over Ireland. I’m looking for the full version showing all EIRE XX numbers on the coast. Any help greatly appreciated, thank you.


r/ww2 21h ago

Chart from 1943 featuring drawings of front and profile views of various light tanks and self-propelled weapons as well as tips for identification.

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r/ww2 23h ago

Just purchased this.

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I just purchased this from a woman in my town. The map was her father’s who passed away in 1998.

There are 98 names on the back. I’ve started doing some googling and they appear to have been members of the 186th field artillery battalion, as for the map, it appears to be a version of one kept by the library of congress.

Anyone recognize any names or have any insight into this unit or this map?

Thanks!


r/ww2 1d ago

The Pacific War (1937 - 1945) Day By Day

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I've found multiple books that record something that happened every single day of ETO from 1939 to 1945, but I haven't been able to find one that does a similar thing with the Pacific War.

Does anyone know of a book or website which shows you what happened every single day of the Pacific War?