Events with tag - North Atlantic

July 7, 1941

U.S. Forces Arrive in Iceland

4,100 U.S. Marines landed in Reykjavík, Iceland, marking America's first military deployment in the European theater during World War II. This strategic move replaced British forces and established crucial North Atlantic defense positions.

April 4, 1949

NATO Foundation

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was established in Washington D.C. with twelve founding members, creating a military alliance based on collective defense principles to counter Soviet influence in Europe.