I recently came across a fantastic World War II period article titled, “Yank ‘Pillbox Busters’ Blast Big Holes in Siegfried Line.” It was written by Pierre J. Huss, dated December 14, 1944, shortly after the Battle of Dillingen, Germany. Huss was a reporter traveling with the Third Army. The article is rather lengthy, so I [...]
It won’t be long. Winter is just around the corner. So let’s get in the mood. For this edition of the 90th Infantry Division Pic of the Week, let’s jump in a foxhole with a couple of 90th ID doughboys. Love this pic!
I often forget what day of the week it is, where I left my cell phone or even when I’m supposed to pick up the kids, and where. One thing old soldiers never seem to forget is the day that they were wounded in battle. Several years back, BOOTPRINTS author and 90th Infantry Division soldier, [...]
Mondays roll back around way too quickly, but at least we have the 90th Infantry Division Pic of the Week. This amazing shot comes to us from the Saar River in Germany. With the heavy rains in the fall of 1944, the Saar River was overflowing her banks, and had become decidedly unruly. I love [...]
Monday morning already? Yep, and time for the 90th Infantry Division Pic of the Week. I love this photo. You can almost feel the excitement as 90th ID soldiers gather in the town square at Susice, Czechoslovakia to listen to Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s legendary VE Day speech, informing the world of Germany’s defeat. And [...]
Today, here in the States, we’re celebrating Labor Day, a break for us hard-working folk. But there’s no rest for the History Junkie. Monday means time for the 90th Infantry Division Pic of the Week. The photo shows newly arrived 90th Infantry Division replacements tearing down their full-field packs for something more manageable for their [...]
I trust everyone had a wonderful weekend. Monday morning means time for the 90th Infantry Division Pic of the Week. In late August into early September, the 90th Infantry Division pushed east across France from the Falaise Pocket.
In late August 1944, Allied forces wrapped up arguably the decisive battle of the Normandy campaign and one of the true routes of World War II at the Falaise Pocket, where they destroyed the German 7th Army. The timing and engagement reminded me of another colorful character from the 90th ID. Richard “Doc” Bulger was [...]
Good Monday morning to all. Time for another 90th Infantry Division Pic of the Week, this time, from Silwingen, Germany. Regardless of which side you are on, a war zone is not an easy place to exist.
Monday morning and I trust everyone had a memorable weekend. Time for the 90th Infantry Division Pic of the Week. Truly amazing what our Engineering Corps accomplished in World War II.