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The text discusses the Viking Battalion, which was the U.S. Army's 99th Infantry Battalion during World War II. Composed of men of Norwegian descent, the battalion was initially created for an Allied invasion of German-occupied Norway. They trained as ski troops and were later recruited for clandestine operations in Norway. The battalion saw combat in France and Belgium, including during the Battle of the Bulge, and suffered heavy losses. After the war, they were involved in escorting the Norwegian royal family and maintaining order in Norway. The text also mentions a book about the battalion, which includes personal reminiscences and official histories. Another book discussed in the text focuses on the battles of Tarawa, Roi-Namur, and Eniwetok during the war, detailing the combat and the tactics and equipment used by both the U.S. Marines and the Japanese forces. [Extracted from the article] |
