It’s been almost three-quarters of a century since the epic tank battle on the streets of a German city, one that was caught on film and seen around the world. The one that earned Clarence Smoyer the ...

World War II tank gunner Clarence Smoyer, renowned for his courage and deadly aim during the battle for Germany’s “Fortress City” of Cologne, died Friday at his home in Allentown. He was 99. “So many ...

A 96-year-old veteran described as “the most lethal American tank gunner in World War II” received a Bronze Star nearly 75 years after his service. Clarence Smoyer of Allentown, Pennsylvania, came to ...