World War II: Between 1941 and 1944 ... Colonel Van Fleet trained the 8th Infantry Regiment of the 4th Division; on Dday, one of the Army s older combat colonels he led his regiment to the ...

noting that the latter was better than is usually depicted. Eighth Army Versus Rommel is an essential read for anyone interested in the Desert War or the British Army in World War II.

Established in June 1944, the Eighth Army has played a defining role in U.S. military history, from fighting in the Pacific during World War II to its pivotal role in the Korean War and ongoing ...

You must see to it that this new atmosphere permeates right down through the Eighth Army…right down to the most junior, private soldier. The great point to remember is that we're going to finish ...

Following aerial and artillery bombardment, British, Polish, Indian and New Zealand 8th Army troops attacked the centre of the German line and pushed it north west, towards Bologna. Meanwhile ...