Archive for the ‘General George Patton’ Category

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, [...]

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 [...]

Please enjoy Part 2 of the 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. “In the still cold of an overcast night, on 11 January, two Battalions of the 359th Infantry, led by Lt. Col. John Smith [...]

This weather brings to mind a certain winter engagement from World War II. Then while going through some old papers, there it was–a Sunday supplement to the 90th Infantry Division publication, “Sniper,” dated January 28, 1945. The piece was titled, “90th Pulls a Fast One: Story of How ‘Patton’s Punch’ Baffled the Germans.” Enjoy. “With [...]

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 [...]

Patton Takes Charge!

August 2, 2011

On August 1, 1944, the 90th Infantry Division was switched from the First Army to the Third Army, under the command of General George Smith Patton, Jr.  “In all honesty, it didn’t mean that much to me,” 90th Division infantryman, Hobert Winebrenner said.  “I had heard a couple of Patton’s speeches in England, knew of [...]

Sadly, another good one is gone!  Local World War II veteran, Raymond Waldron, from Brimfield, Indiana, passed away last week. I had the pleasure of speaking to Ray several times over the last seven years.  He had a truly amazing story.  Waldron served in General George Patton’s household as the jeep driver for one of [...]

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