Ah, the cold is upon us. November always brings that bitter wind and those first hints of winter. But better in your warm house than on picket guard … during the Civil War. This edition of Letters From War Wednesday features a short note home, written 150 years ago this month, from Union soldier, William [...]
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. [...]
A good Monday morning to all. Time for the 90th Infantry Division Pic of the Week. Today we feature a shot of one of those truly historical moments of World War II. Soldiers from the 90th Infantry Division, and interested spectators, wait outside a building where German General Wend Von Wietersheim is signing the surrender [...]
It’s Veterans Day! Please, thank a veteran today for their selfless service and sacrifice. It’s also Friday, and time for the Weekly History Wrap Up. As if World War II wasn’t bad enough for displaced European Jews, add a doctor/serial killer preying on them in Paris. The idea of seven brothers all fighting in World [...]
Late last week we brought you the conclusion of a July 1944 newspaper article entitled, “U.S. 90th Plays Historic Role.” The piece included a short paragraph on the heroic exploits of Captain Leroy Pond. Interestingly, Tristan, our dedicated follower in France, noticed the excerpt and included a link to a piece he had also recently [...]
In this edition of Letters From War Wednesday, we feature a note home from World War I soldier, Jesse Winebrenner, just prior to he and his brother, Ben’s, departure for the front lines in France. Given that the pair’s brother, Virgil, was killed earlier in the conflict, Jesse is attempting to prepare his mother for [...]
It’s becoming an all too familiar theme. Another of our aging war veterans has passed away. David Gorsuch served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Fletcher (DD/DDE-445). I sat down with Gorsuch a few years back. Still fresh in his mind was one memorable night off the coast of Japan. [...]
Let’s get to it! This Monday’s 90th Infantry Division Pic of the Week features a meeting of the minds. Looks like a lot of brass. Who exactly do we have here. Second from left looks like Omar Bradley, Commanding General of the U.S. 12th Army Group. And second from right, you can just see the [...]
Go figure, seems a bit chillier than last week. But, at least it’s Friday. Time for the Weekly History Wrap Up. A letter written during World War II by American Intelligence Operative, Richard Helms, from Germany back home to his 3-year-old son, Dennis, has landed as a display at the CIA Museum. Oh yeah, it [...]
Over the last week, we have brought you Part 1 and Part 2 of a wonderful World War II newspaper period piece titled, “U.S. 90th Plays Historic Role: Army Identifies Unit That Did Some of the Heaviest Fighting in Normandy Battles.” It was dated July 19, 1944, and written by Gene Currivan, with the New [...]