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The 689 Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion Gun 689A1(C/b, c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. Collectors often search for this type of item as a military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
689th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion (Gun) 1940–1947 (World War II) The 689th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion (Gun) was constituted and activated during World War II as part of the U.S. Army’s rapid expansion of air defense forces. The battalion was organized to provide anti-aircraft protection for critical military assets and troop concentrations in the European Theater of Operations. Throughout the war, the 689th participated in several campaigns, supporting Allied advances by defending against enemy air attacks. Following the end of hostilities in Europe, the battalion was inactivated as part of the postwar drawdown of U.S. Army forces. References (AMA) GlobalSecurity.org. 689th AAA Gun Battalion. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/689ada.htm Wikipedia contributors. 689th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/689th_Anti-Aircraft_Artillery_Battalion_(United_States)