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Historical Vignette 122 - Operation Snowbound
The Corps of Engineers’ emergency response activities have predominantly been in response to floods. In the winter of 1949, for the first time, Corps personnel sprang into action to provide rescue and relief in the midst of a blizzard.
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Historical Vignette 117 - J.P. Martin, Revolutionary War NCO
2009 - Army Year of the NCO An Army engineer in the American Revolution was one of the first enlisted men to write his memoirs and a valuable account of the war.
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Historical Vignette 114 - The Corps of Engineers Responded to One of the Worst Industrial Accidents in U.S. History, The Texas City Fire
In April 1947 a ship at the port of Texas City exploded, killing hundreds and causing extensive damage. Corps personnel in Galveston heard the blast and rushed to help the city.
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Historical Vignette 112 - African-American Engineer Troops Contributed Significantly to the Allied Victory in World War II
The 1321st Engineer General Service Regiment built roads in France, repaired the autobahn in Germany, and served briefly in Korea.
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Historical Vignette 121 - Corps Construction in Sub-Saharan Africa
In the 1980s and 1990s, the Corps helped the military forces of several countries in sub-Saharan Africa provide needed infrastructure and amenities to their military and civilian populations.
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Nothing But Praise: A History of the 1321st Engineer General Service Regiment
The Office of History announces the release of the book, Nothing But Praise: A History of the 1321st Engineer General Service Regiment - in print and on line. Also available are a slideshow of photos, an exhibit, and information from recent book events.
Brief History of the Corps
The Office of History's web-based publication, with succinct but pertinent information on the general history of the Corps of Engineers and its functions.
Mission of the Office of History
The mission of the Office of History is to collect, document, interpret, and preserve the history and heritage of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers . . .
