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Dawn of Battle: America Goes to War – Fighting WW II in the Soft Underbelly of Europe

5 Wednesdays, September 23 to October 21

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Zoom Virtual Classroom

Tuition: $62

The US first engages the German Army, in ground combat, in North Africa. “Operation Torch” is our initial offensive operation to wrest Europe back from Nazi domination (November 1942 – March 1943). Once the Germans are ejected from North Africa, the Allies invade Sicily in “Operation Husky” (July and August 1943), moving ever closer to the European continent. Finally, in September Allied forces invade Italy on “Operation Avalanche.” This course follows the campaign up the boot of Italy, until the end of WW II.

Military historian and Colonel (retired) Lawrence Saul served for 34 years in the U.S. Army, including tours in Germany, Holland, Belgium, England, Kosovo and other locations. He was one of the last veterans of the Vietnam War still serving on active duty when he retired in 2008. A Battlefield Tour Guide, he has a B.A. in History from Georgia State University as well as two master’s degrees.