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The Conquering 9th : The Ninth U.S. Army in World War II - Nathan N. Prefer

The Conquering 9th

The Ninth U.S. Army in World War II

By: Nathan N. Prefer

eBook | 31 March 2020

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This WWII regimental history traces an unsung U.S. Army from its important role in the liberation of Europe through the postwar lives of its leaders.
The Ninth Army was formed in May of 1944 under the command of General William Hood Simpson. By late August, it was ready to join the crusade in Europe. Known by its radio call sign "Conquer," this brave army landed at Utah Beach, France, and joined General Patton's Battle for Brest, finally capturing Brittany's largest port in late September.
The Ninth Army went on to become the only American army to fight under British Field Marshal Montgomery's command, crossing the Rhine and playing a role in the Battle of the Bulge. The Ninth was involved in the reduction of the Wesel Pocket, Operation Varsity, the airborne drop across the Rhine, the reduction of the Ruhr Pocket, and then the "Race to Berlin."
The Ninth reached the Elbe River before it was stopped not by the enemy, but by high command. Following the end of hostilities, the army was dissolved. This new history of the Ninth covers all levels of the army's activities from the responsibilities and duties of the higher echelon, the commanders through to combat stories of the units under its command and Medal of Honor actions.

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