The foot soldiers marched and fought through harsh mountainous jungle on a mission to seize a Japanese-held airfield. Dozens did not survive.
Tag: United States Army
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An Antique Dress Held a Secret: A Coded Message From 1888
For nearly a decade, sleuths had tried to decode a cryptic note discovered in the silk bustle dress. An analyst finally cracked the case.
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Army’s Blast Safety Limit May Miss Risks From Powerful Weapons Like Tanks
Researchers say troops’ brains may be injured by blasts from firing M1 Abrams tank guns and other weapons, even if they measure below the Pentagon’s ceiling for safe exposure.
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U.S. Military Returns to the Jungle, Training for Future Threats
Far from the deserts of the Middle East, the Army is instructing troops in Hawaii on the skills needed for a potential clash with China.
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Did Army Blast Exposure Play Role in Maine Gunman’s Rampage?
Medical scientists and the military are looking into whether Robert Card’s psychological collapse was linked to brain damage from his role as a grenade instructor.