United States Infantry

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During World War II, United States infantry played a central role in major campaigns across Europe and the Pacific. Equipped with M1 Garand rifles, grenades, and bayonets, they fought in diverse conditions. U.S. infantry units were known for mobility, discipline, and effective coordination with artillery, armor, and air support.

US 42nd Rainbow Division marking Austria

US 42nd Rainbow Division marking – Lamprechtshöhle, Sankt Martin bei Lofer, Austria

This division sign painted on a rock wall was left by the US 42nd Rainbow Division and marks …

Posted April 5, 2023 (updated February 28, 2025) by Pascal

National Museum of Military History – NMMH – Diekirch Luxembourg

The National Museum of Military History – NMMH – in Diekirch Luxembourg is a most beautiful museum dedicated …

Posted May 20, 2022 (updated May 25, 2025) by Patrick

The 101st Airborne division during Operation Market Garden, Easy company jumps at Son – Netherlands

During Market Garden the British and Polish forces dropped near Arnhem needed tank support as soon as possible. …

Posted September 1, 2013 (updated May 6, 2025) by Patrick

Hürtgen War Cemetery – North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Here at Hürtgen War Cemetery (Soldatenfriedhof or Ehrenfriedhof Hürtgen) 3001 mostly German casualties of war have found their …

Posted January 5, 2012 (updated February 12, 2025) by Pascal