American troops land on Attu, May 11, 1943. In this photo landing boats are shown pouring our scores of soldiers and their equipment onto the black volcanic sand of Massacre Bay.

Retaking Alaska


Jun 25, 1942 - U.S. Army establishes European Theater of Operations under MGen Dwight D. Eisenhower.

73 years ago, 25 june 1942

The infantry and tanks of the 6th Armored Division are engaged in a street fight in the German town of Oberdorla. In the foreground lies a dead American soldier, killed by sniper fire. Past the corner of the house is a partially visible M4 "Sherman" tank.