As War Rages Abroad, Army & Navy Face Off
War-weary Americans get a respite at the 1944 Army-Navy game.
Army's Glenn Davis eludes Navy tacklers at the 1944 Army-Navy game in Baltimore, Maryland. As World War II was raging overseas, the Black Knights faced the Midshipmen for the national championship, defeating them 23-7 in the most highly-anticipated game of the year.
On December 2nd, 1944, the Allies were on their offensive drive towards Germany, General …