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Introduction Imagine thousands of young men, barely out of their teens, stepping off trains in a bustling North Carolina city. They’re headed not for home, but for war. Greensboro, North Carolina, during…

Read more → Greensboro’s Forgotten Contribution: The Story of the Overseas Replacement Depot

The Imperative for Replacement Depots The Second World War demanded an unprecedented mobilization of resources and manpower. As the United States entered the conflict, the need to rapidly transform civilians into trained…

Read more → The Greensboro Overseas Replacement Depot: A WWII Hub of Transition