The Unsung Heroes of the Maneuvers: Civilian Support and Cooperation
When people talk about the Tennessee Maneuvers of World War II, the conversation usually turns to tanks, soldiers, and military strategy. We picture dusty backroads, roaring engines, and columns of troops training for war.
But there’s another side to this story—one that rarely gets told. It’s the story of the local civilians whose land, generosity, and spirit made those maneuvers possible.