Dr. Walt’s Latest World War II Blogs

On the approach into Oberthulba, Phil had three Sherman tanks and TDs at his disposal, one for each platoon. Using the tanks as cover, the three […]

The following day, April 6, 1945, a cobalt sky couldn’t decide whether to issue sprinkles or deliver a dousing rain shower. Company L joined Company I in […]

After being in division reserve for five days, the 30th Infantry returned to action on April 5, 1945, leaving its assembly area west of Rieneck early […]

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 […]

Phil and Captain Lessing continued to ride toward the edge of the forest overlooking the horse farm.[1]

Phil and the pilot quickly exited the plane as several men with baying dogs ran up to greet them. The lead man stuck out his hand, […]

Takeoff for Operation Lipizzaner, as Phil was calling it, was precisely at 0400 hours on Tuesday, April 3. General O’Daniel and Colonel McGarr were both there […]

Phil said, “What can I do?” Major Scott smiled, “I like a man who gets to the point. [1]

On a rainy, cold Monday, April 2, the day after Easter, the 30th Regiment was preparing to move by motorized vehicles about twenty miles to a […]