U.S. Ground Forces of World War II

U.S. ground forces fought on the front lines of some of World War II’s most important battles. Soldiers stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, pushing inland to help liberate Western Europe from Nazi control. In the freezing winter of the Battle of the Bulge, American troops held their ground against a surprise German attack, helping turn the tide of the war in Europe. And in the Pacific, U.S. Marines and Army soldiers battled across the rugged island of Iwo Jima, capturing a key base needed for the push toward Japan. Fighting on foot, in tanks, and in other military vehicles, U.S. ground forces used tough training and powerful equipment to help the Allies defeat the Axis Powers and win World War II. Hi-lo text and compelling photos give readers an inside look at the courage and determination of America’s ground troops.