Archive for the ‘Newspaper Clippings’ 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 [...]

Today we bring you the third (Part 1 and Part 2) and final installment of the World War II newspaper article, “GIs Leave Dillingen as Conquerors: Bought City with Bravery and Pain,” by Jimmie Cannon. “DEAD PILE UP “‘We caught more stuff in that town than we did since we came to France,’ said S/Sgt. [...]

Last week, we brought you Part 1 of a World War II newspaper article titled, “GIs Leave Dillingen as Conquerors: Bought City with Bravery and Pain,” written by Jimmie Cannon, traveling with the 90th Infantry Division. Today, we bring you Part 2 in the series. “FERRY BRINGS THEM BACK “They had crossed the Saar in [...]

A while back, we brought you an interesting World War II period newspaper clipping on the 90th Infantry Division at the Battle of Dillingen, Germany (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4). Eureka! We just came across another one. This one is titled, “GIs Leave Dillingen as Conquerors: Bought City With Bravery and Pain,” [...]

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. [...]

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