WWII History - October 2014

Features

First Day at Arracourt
During the Allied advance across France, American armored units prevailed in a major battle with German tanks. The opening hours at Arracourt were crucial.
By Leo Barron

Liberating Guam
The island in the Marianas had been U.S. territory for nearly half a century when it was overrun by the Japanese in 1941.
By David H. Lippman

Polish Power in Italy
The Polish II Corps rendered valuable service to the Allied cause during the arduous Italian campaign.
By James I. Marino

Normandy’s Little Victims
American GIs aided French children who suffered the ravages of combat.
By Kevin Hymel

Death on the Volkhov
An initially promising Soviet offensive during the winter of 1942 ultimately led to the destruction of the 2nd Shock Army.
By Pat McTaggart

Columns

Profiles
Colonel Hubert Zemke led the famed 56th Fighter Group in the skies over Europe.

Ordnance
The Fletcher-class destroyer was a workhorse for the U.S. Navy in World War II, but experiments with aircraft aboard were less than satisfactory.

Top Secret
Allied officers planned a daring prison escape from Oflag XVIIA in Austria in 1943.

Insight
America’s cannon factory forged World War II firepower.

Books
The story of Buchenwald remains a chilling chapter in the annals of World War II.

Simulation Gaming
Wargaming’s monster hit shrinks down for Apple devices and manages to pack an explosive punch on the go.