World War II Blogs

After a couple of days of rest, resupplying, and writing home, where the men enjoyed “Three Hots and a Cot,” meaning three hot meals and a […]

When I was posting about the U.S. Army trials, tribulations, and eventual triumph on the Anzio beach head, what they called the “bitch head,” I forgot […]

While Dad and his men are taking a few days of rest and resupplying, I wanted to share some of my Dad’s favorite quotes about his […]

While Dad and his men are taking a few days of rest and resupplying, I wanted to share a few quotes I found for the book, At […]

In early October, General Truscott [commanding general, VI Corps] made a surprise visit to the 30th Infantry command post north of Bruyères to visit General O’Daniel [commanding […]

For the next three weeks, the 30th Infantry continued to push northward against increasingly stiff resistance, hill by hill and mountain by mountain. 

During the early days of October, the weather stayed firmly on the side of the Germans. The heavy rainfall had turned the ground at the foot […]

During the next two weeks, Dad’s 3rd Infantry Division maintained continuous pressure, slowly pushing the enemy north toward the Mortagne River and the town of Bruyères.[1]

I’m continuing a blog on most days until mid 2025 following my father’s exploits and adventures during WWII. Each blog will represent what he and the […]

Interestingly, General Balck of Army Group G also likened the situation in the Vosges to jungle fighting, the key to which he considered to be having […]

Patton cursed. His Third Army’s mission was to take Lorraine, but in the sheets of cold rain, with the mud clinging to boots and tank treads […]