How US Troops in World War II Celebrated Christmas Dinner on the Front

How US troops celebrate Christmas abroad

U.S. service members celebrate new holiday traditions overseas across Europe, Middle East, Japan and Pacific while continuing military duties far from home.

How US troops in World War II celebrated Christmas dinner on the front

Eighty years ago, American troops were home for Christmas for the first time in years. For the previous four years, troops had faced holidays away from family, and in whatever conditions the war presented, from snowless tropics to brutal winters of northern Europe. But even in the most expansive footprint of the war, cooks, supply troops, and even frontline leaders did their best to make sure Christmas dinner wasn’t forgotten.  One hardship face…

How US troops celebrate Christmas abroad – Democratic Accent

As families across the United States gather for the holidays, thousands of U.S. service members are spending the season overseas, marking the occasion far from home while continuing their duties. American troops remain deployed across Europe, the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific, supporting missions that range from NATO deterrence operations to maritime patrols and humanitarian assistance. While Christmas abroad rarely resembles celebrations bac…