Renovations to the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery Visitor Center will begin September 9, 2015. This construction will impact parking and access to the visitor center. The cemetery will remain open with normal operating hours during this work.
In 1942 the Allies faced a difficult situation in Europe. Almost the entire continent remained Axis-controlled.
Located along the northwestern portion of the Hawaiian island chain, Midway Atoll marks the location of the pivotal, World War II Battle of Midway.
The hard-fought Italian Campaign of World War II, which lasted more than a year, proved a critical element to the eventual victory in Europe.
A major horticultural project is underway at Normandy American Cemetery.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2015-2016 Understanding Sacrifice: World War II in the Mediterranean Teacher Institute program.
The Meuse-Argonne Offensive of World War I ranks as one of America’s most significant battles in terms of men and equipment engaged, the numbers of dead and wounded, and the strategic consequences. More than 1.2 million Americans took part in this 47 day offensive.
The Ypres-Lys Offensive of World War I, part of the larger Hundred Days Campaign, was launched in August 1918 to liberate Belgium and parts of northeast France.
The Meuse-Argonne Offensive of World War I is one of America’s most significant battles in terms of both men and equipment engaged, and in the number of dead and wounded. During this 47 day offensive, more than 1.2 million personnel were involved, and more than 26,000 men lost their lives.