Dr. Walt’s Latest World War II Blogs

After daybreak and a warm, filling breakfast on a chilly spring morning with unlimited visibility, Phil and his men in Company L jumped off from Albertshausen […]

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 […]