Dr. Walt’s Latest World War II Blogs

During the period of 20 February to 13 March 1945 the 30th Infantry Regiment enjoyed a hard-earned 20-day rest.[1]

By 20 February 1945, the 30th Infantry Regiment had completed its move to the Nancy area. Phil’s 3rd Battalion was at Lay-St.-Christophe. The men were excited […]

On of Phil’s men wrote, “We went into division reserve and pulled back between the cities of Metz and Nancy … We were given new clothes […]

The 3rd Infantry Division moved by motor convoy to rest areas in the province of Lorraine near the city of Nancy. The Division had suffered over […]

From February 10-18, 1945, the 3rd Infantry Division once again took up the watch on the Rhine, guarding the west bank of the river. It was […]

The cost of the Colmar battle was heavy on both sides. The [Allies’] 6th Army Group staff estimated American casualties around 8,000 and French losses about […]

And again the 3rd Infantry Division took up its Watch on the Rhine. Limited training was undertaken almost immediately as the Division outposted and patrolled, and […]

Phil, as a brand-new company commander, was put to the test the following two days when his Company L was caught in intense artillery concentrations while […]

As the brand-new company commander of Company L, 3rd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, and perhaps the youngest company commander in WWII,[1] Phil wrote […]

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 […]