100 Years of the U.S. Army Reserve

In 1942, President Roosevelt ordered all members of the Reserve into active duty as Reservists played a critical role in both the Pacific and European theaters.
US Army Reserve

Germany
In 1942, President Roosevelt ordered all members of the Reserve into active duty. During the war Reservists saw action in both the Pacific and European theaters. In this photo, a Reserve unit crosses the Rhine River.

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