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World War II (WWII), Conflicts and Wars
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  • Ceremonies. Celebrations, Commemorations
  • Theater of Operations--European
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  • Historical Summary
Wars & Conflicts
  • World War II 1939-1945
Navy Communities
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  • National Museum of the U.S. Navy
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Crossing the Rhine


NMUSN_Crossing The Rhine

In March 1945, the U.S. Navy assisted the U.S. Army to cross the Rhine river by transporting Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel (LCVPs) and Landing Craft, Mechanized (LCMs) hundreds of miles inland to achieve this goal.  This hardwork by the U.S. Navy helped to achieve victory in Germany a few months later. 

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Published: Fri Jun 25 06:50:16 EDT 2021