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Clarksburg's Courageous World War II (Clarksburg Ohio)
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Clarksburg's Courageous World War II follows the day-to-day action of the 222 Clarksburg Ohio war veterans who served between the dates of 1939 and late 1946. The blog includes current research on the men and other interesting facts about the war.
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Clarksburg Ohio World War II Now and Then: St. Georges d' Elle
The tiny village of St-Georges-d’Elle France, nestled in Normandy's hedgerow country a few kilometres inland from Omaha Beach, is situated at the base of Hill 192, where fierce fighting between American and German soldiers resulted in terrible bloo...
Today in Clarksburg Ohio World War II history: The Clarksburg Star provides a detailed update on soldiers preparing for war!
Today in Ohio World War II history: Clarksburg Star Provides Detailed Update on Clarksburg Ohio boys preparing for World War II On March 6, 1942 the Clarksburg Star provided an update on a number of Clarksburg Ohio's service personnel preparing for w...
Today in Ohio World War II history: Cleary departs Monschau for Eupen, Anderson graduates air mechanic school and 3 years later leaves the ETO
This date in Clarksburg Ohio World War II history:February 24, 1942: Bob Anderson graduates air mechanic school at Sheppard Field, Texas.February 24, 1943: Darrell Templin, Dick Garrison, Dick Shanton, Howard Bryant, Jack Ater and Rolland Bookwalter ...
World War II Now and Then: Exploring German's Network of Bunkers
I enjoy Now and Then photos from World War II. This is a classic example. On the left is a photo of a typical German bunker placed in a forested area to defend a specific sector of the German line. On the right is Vic Cleary and Nick Cleary examining...
