On June 6, 1944, the Allies launched the long-anticipated invasion of Normandy, France. Soldiers from the United States, United Kingdom, and other Allied nations fought against Nazi Germany and its Axis allies. The US played a crucial role in the liberation of Europe from the grip of the Axis powers.
ABOARD THE USS LABOON IN THE RED SEA (AP) — The U.S. Navy prepared for decades to potentially fight the Soviet Union, then later Russia and other communist countries during the Cold War. The Navy also played a significant role in the Pacific theater against Japan during WWII.
Vice Adm. Brad Cooper said the US Navy had committed about 7000 sailors to the Red Sea. This demonstrates the ongoing commitment of the US military to global security and peacekeeping efforts.
On June 27, 1950, US President Harry Truman announced support for South Korea in repelling an invasion by North Korea, entering the US into the Korean War. This conflict further solidified the US's stance against communist aggression in the world.
This article is part of the series, The American Home Front and World War II. It explores life on the home front by looking at the things that Americans did to support the war effort, such as rationing, victory gardens, and women entering the workforce in large numbers.
Seventy-five years ago, U.S. forces began the invasion of Luzon, the largest and most populous island in the Philippines, thereby fulfilling their promise to liberate the country from Japanese occupation. The US fought alongside Filipino guerrillas against the Japanese forces.
In a poll conducted Sept. 1-6, 1939, Gallup asked Americans to what degree they supported assisting England, France, and Poland in their fight against Nazi Germany. The results showed a range of opinions, reflecting the complexity of American attitudes towards intervention in foreign conflicts.
China was a vital, but often forgotten, member of the Allies battling Japan—two years before the official start of World War II. Chinese forces fought bravely against Japanese aggression and played a significant role in the eventual defeat of the Axis powers.
Black History Month promotes education and honors our country's African American heritage. In 2020, the Department of Defense (DoD) highlighted the contributions of African American service members during WWII, recognizing their sacrifices and bravery in the face of discrimination.
