Oral History Interview with Mervin E. Haugh, May 31, 1999
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Interview with Mervin E. Haugh, an Army veteran (B Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Armored Division), concerning his experiences as a tank commander in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and Europe during World War II. Prewar induction and training, Fort Benning, Georgia; North Africa landings, November, 1942; his role as a tank commander; evolution of tank tactics; invasion of Sicily, July, 1943; transfer of 2nd Armored Division to England, December, 1943; preparations for Operation OVERLORD; combat aga…
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Date:
May 31, 1999
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Haugh, Mervin E.
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UNT Oral History Program