Monthly Archives: June 2010

You Can Crack that Tank!

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

The following instructions for infantry facing attacking tanks were published by the U.S. War Department as a poster in Newsmap, Vol. II, No. 6, May 1943. Although the bazooka was available in most infantry units for antitank defense, individual soldiers … Continue reading →

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WWII Bomb Explodes in Göttingen

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

A WWII bomb exploded in the German city of Göttingen while being disarmed by a bomb disposal team, killing three and seriously injuring two other members of the bomb disposal team. Göttingen experienced a number of Allied bombing attacks during … Continue reading →

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Oldest WWII Medal of Honor Recipient Dies

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Navy Lt. John W. Finn, who received the Medal of Honor for bravery during the raid on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 died May 27 in Chula Vista, Calif. Lt. Finn at age 100 was the oldest surviving recipient … Continue reading →

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