Wow, weekends go so fast anymore. Let’s get right to it–the 90th Infantry Division Pic of the Week. Holy horses, Batman! Now that’s a stack of hay!
It’s finally here–the final installment of the World War II period article, “90th Pulls a Fast One: Story of How ‘Patton’s Punch’ Baffled the Germans,” recounting the exploits of the 90th Infantry Division at the Battle of the Bulge. The piece originally ran in newspapers across America and was featured in a January 28, 1945, [...]
What a mess war leaves behind! This edition of the 90th Infantry Division Pic of the Week features a shot of members of the 90th ID, flushing German stragglers from the rubble of Mainz, Germany.
We’ve already brought you Part 1 and Part 2 of the World War II period article, “90th Pulls a Fast One: Story of How ‘Patton’s Punch’ Baffled the Germans” on the 90th Infantry Division at the Battle of the Bulge. Please enjoy Part 3. “Cloaked in a shroud of security, the Division struck again. This [...]
I hope everyone had a truly wonderful Christmas holiday, with family and friends. But it’s back to the grind, at least for us. Monday morning means time for the 90th Infantry Division Pic of the Week. Today we feature a shot of a 90th Infantry Division command team, going over maps at their post.
Back during World War II, the 3rd Battalion, 358th Infantry, 90th Infantry Division produced a unit newspaper dubbed, Citation. In a section called, Citation Letter Box, the newspaper printed short notes from GIs. The June 9, 1945 edition was printed at Waldmunchen, Germany, while the group occupied the city at war’s end. As one who [...]
Continuing with our period newspaper articles, covering the 90th Infantry Division in World War II, we bring you this little gem regarding the 3rd Battalion, 358th Infantry. Just came across the clip. The author and newspaper are unknown. Enjoy. “10 Towns Fall in Battalion’s 54 Hour Blitz “WITH THE U.S. 90TH INFANTRY DIVISION, Germany, Feb. [...]
Awesome weekend! But Monday’s upon us, and time for the 90th Infantry Division Pic of the Week. Today we travel back in time to Hof, Germany, where members of the 358th Infantry, 90th Infantry Division battle German snipers street-by-street, house-by-house. I love dissecting these period photos. First, for all you weapons experts, is that a [...]
Captain Robert McHolland commanded K Company, 358th Infantry, 90th Infantry Division, during World War II. McHolland and his unit, better known as the “Kraut Killers”, fought in Patton’s Third Army across Northern Europe. Along the way, McHolland picked up an antique French pistol for a friend back home. Prior to war, though he lived in [...]
I had three different NCAA Tournament brackets before the weekend started. Now they’re all wadded up, in the corner where they belong. It’s Monday, and back to business. The 90th Infantry Division Picture of the Week features a shot of Fontoy, France. Interestingly, Hobert Winebrenner, in his book, BOOTPRINTS, tells of his unit, the 3rd [...]