When you think of World War II, America is often one of the first nations that comes to mind. The United States played a decisive role across nearly every theater of the war—fighting in North Africa, storming the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, battling through the islands of the Pacific, and ultimately pushing into Germany to help bring the conflict to an end.
In total, more than 16 million Americans served in uniform during WWII, with millions fighting in the U.S. Army—the backbone of the Allied ground forces. These soldiers fought across Europe, Africa, and the Pacific, often under grueling conditions, and their service was instrumental in securing Allied victory.
We hope you enjoy these classic American WWII soldiers!
