From that date until April 18th, 1942, any war news reaching the United States was negative. One by one our military holdings were lost as the Japanese pushed victoriously across the Pacific. Then on April 18th came an event that raised American spirits. ... The gunner would have to refill this tank from 5 gallon cans that would be taken along. ... Early on the 18th of April, a patrol plane spotted a Japanese fshing vessel and reported back that he was sure the vessel had spotted him also. ...

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The Army Medical 5 Corps officers are responsible for maintaining the health of the army, civilians, and conserving it's fighting strength. ... (Dept Of The Army, 5) The U.S. ... "On 14 April, 1818 the Congress passed an Act which reorganized the staff departments of the Army. ... Joseph Lovell, appointed Surgeon General of the United States Army in April 1818"(Chu,66), which was the first person to hold 6 this position in the new organization. ...

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It is cold and freezing tonight, the chilling breeze and the whistling of the wind is blowing across my face. The only apparent light is projected from the moon's white ray of light, shining across the desert. Under the luminous white stars spread across the dark cloudless sky, I sat quietly comforted by warm wool clothing. ... It all changed my life three years ago on April 10, 2000. ... The only way for civilian to ever find out how we live our daily life which sometimes can be regular work day like civilians a 9-5 jobs. ...

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The Battle of the Bulge The Battle of the Ardennes, known to the United States as the Battle of the Bulge, was the greatest battle this country had or would participate in. At its height more than 500,000 American forces were engaged with nearly 600,000 German soldiers. The Americans were at tim...

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