EUCMH

CHINA BURMA INDIA (ARCHIVES)

The China-Burma-India Theater (CBI) played a vital yet often overlooked role in the outcome of World War II. From treacherous flights over the Himalayan “Hump” to grueling jungle campaigns, American and Allied forces faced some of the war’s most difficult conditions. In these archives, you’ll find records, images, and firsthand accounts detailing the strategies, hardships, and heroism that shaped operations across Southeast Asia. Discover the logistical feats, the building of the Ledo Road, and the courageous efforts that connected Allied forces and helped turn the tide in one of the most remote theaters of the war.

BELGIUM & THE BULGE (ARCHIVES)

Belgium played a crucial role in the final phases of World War II, long before the famous Battle of the Bulge. After fierce fighting during the liberation in September 1944, Belgian towns and villages became battlegrounds once again when German forces launched their massive counteroffensive in December. In these archives, you’ll find records, photos, and stories from the early liberation battles through the brutal winter fighting of the Ardennes. From heroic stand-offs in small towns to the desperate defense of key crossroads, these moments capture the courage and sacrifice that shaped the course of the European war.

COMBATS IN FRANCE (ARCHIVES)

The liberation of France began with the landings in Normandy (June 6, 1944), as Allied forces fought fiercely to break out from the beaches and liberate northern cities and towns. Meanwhile, a second powerful assault took place on the French Riviera in August 1944, with troops pushing inland and advancing swiftly north along the Rhône River Valley. In these archives, you’ll find reports, images, and personal stories covering the intense combat across the countryside, the urban battles for key cities, and the determined drive to free France from occupation.

COMBATS IN GERMANY (ARCHIVES)

The final push into Germany marked the last and hardest phase of World War II in Europe. Allied forces crossed the Rhine after intense battles, capturing fortified cities and facing fierce resistance as they pressed deeper into enemy territory. In these archives, you’ll find records, photographs, and firsthand accounts of the street fighting, river crossings, and brutal engagements that led to the collapse of the Third Reich. From the industrial heartlands of the Ruhr to the symbolic battles for Berlin, these moments tell the story of courage, hardship, and ultimate victory inside Germany’s borders.

ITALY & SICILY (ARCHIVES)

The campaign to liberate Italy was one of the longest and most difficult of World War II. Beginning with landings in Sicily and southern Italy, Allied forces fought their way north through rugged terrain, fortified cities, and determined enemy defenses. In these archives, you’ll discover stories, photographs, and records of the brutal fighting along the Gustav Line, the costly battles at Anzio, and the eventual liberation of Rome and northern Italy. The Italian campaign tested the strength and perseverance of Allied troops and played a key role in weakening Axis forces in Europe.