Category: From the Front Lines
FIRSTHAND ACCOUNTS FROM THE FRONT LINES
Feb
14
The Infamous „Flak Alley“ Leuna and Merseburg – April 1945
In mid-April 1945, the 2nd Infantry Division advanced toward the industrial complex of…
Sep
17
Germans Give Up To “Razor Squad”
Have you ever heard of the Razor Squad? We bet many of the German defenders of Brest…
Feb
03
IN MEMORY OF PVT JOHN C. VILLARREAL – KIA Feb 3, 1945
Today we would like to honor the memory of a young member of Company G, 23rd Infantry…
Jan
19
The Attack of Eibertingen – January 19, 1945
On January 19, 1945, the 23rd Regimental Combat Team launched a final attack under the…
Nov
25
Thanksgiving Day in 1944 – 2nd Recon Troop
On behalf of our project team we want to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving. Would…
Jun
02
The Pre-Invasion Rumors – May 1944
Long months of intensive training and preparations, together with a tense atmosphere…
Nov
06
“You Are Now Entering Germany” – October 1944
“A big white signboard with glaring black letters told us what we were near.…