![]() Rhineland: The US Army Campaigns of World War 2 – Ted Ballardįrom Utah Beach to Cherbourg – Roland G. The military history of the United States during World War II covers the victorious Allied war against the Axis Powers, starting with the 7 December 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor and ending with the 2 September 1945 surrender of Japan. West Wall: Battles for Hitler’s Siegfried Line, September 1944 – March 1945 – Charles Whiting Mission Accomplished – The Story of the Campaigns of VII Corps If you want to read about the sleeping bags, US Army Green Books, Technical Services, Quartermaster Department, Vol 1 Organization and Supply, page 132-133.The same book also discusses the Army adopting the layering principle. Henry Gerard Phillips – Remagen: Springboard to Victory Henry Gerard Phillips – Sedjenana – The Pay Off Battle Army Center for Military History has just published its entire official history of World War II (commonly known as the Green Books) on its website. Henry Gerard Phillips – El Guettar – Crucible of Leadership Joseph Rappazini – The Nobel Ninth: The Story of the Avenging Ghosts Willard Norris – The Echoes that Remain: A Memoir Lindsey Nelson – Hello Everybody, I’m Lindsey Nelson Army in World War II series (the Army's official history of World War II - commonly referred to as the 'Green Books') This series, often called informally the 'Green Books' or 'Green Series' owing to their familiar green cloth bindings, is the U.S. Maness – From Quarterback to Brigadier General William Butler – The Cage: Memoirs of a Medical Officer with the 39th Infantry Regiment in World War IIĮdward Hopkins – Memoirs of a Civilian/Soldier in World War IIĬolonel Evert E. Robert Cardinell – The 9th Infantry Division in WWII as told by the men Kann Jr.- Chronicle of the 39th 30-Jan-10 Part II 1944 Logistical Support of the Armies, Vol. Disc 1 The Supreme Command Logistical Support of the Armies, Vol. Kann Jr.- Chronicle of the 39th 30-Jan-10 Part I From the US Army Center of Military History, this 4 CD-ROM set contains a collection of works on World War II operations and campaigns in the European, Mediterranean, and Middle East theaters. Hans Juergensen – Beachheads and Mountains Herbert Clark – God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen I have all of these in my collection, so feel free to contact me for any questions about them.ĩth Infantry Division – Eight Stars to Victoryĩth Infantry Division – 1918-1968 Bookletĩth Infantry Division – Follow Thru – History of 60th Infantry Regimentĩth Infantry Division – The Raiders – History of the 47th Infantry Regimentĩth Infantry Division – Adventures of the men of the 60th IR in WWIIĩth Infantry Division – History of the Ninth Reconnaissance Troopĩth Infantry Division – History of the 9th Infantry Division Here I will list the books that have a tremendous amount of information about the 9th Infantry Division, but are out of print and hard to find these days. ![]() 50th Engineers fought back immediately and kept fighting while nearby combat units arrived. These are books and publications that have helped me in my research to the 9th Infantry Division. In the early morning of, the 50th Combat Engineers were the first U S Army unit encountered by the last Japanese troops on the island, making a suicide charge toward artillery atop Engineer Hill. Global Logistics and Strategy, 1940-1943 CMH Pub 1-6. Strategic Planning for Coalition Warfare, 1943 CMH Pub 1-5. Strategic Planning for Coalition Warfare- 1941-1942 CMH Pub 1-4. Washington Command Post: The Operations Division CMH Pub 1-3. But he wouldn't get it before the Japanese continued their sweep across the Philippines.Welcome to this books and publications page. Chief of Staff- Prewar Plans and Preparations CMH Pub 1-2. ![]() ![]() The latest Medal awarded for action in World War II was to US Army First Lieutenant Garlin Conner, whose Distinguished Service Cross was upgraded to the Medal. He and his men then directed its fire toward the enemy, which continued to fire constant, heavy artillery fire back at them.Īfter several hours of fighting, Calugas eventually went back to his mess duties so he could feed the starving men in his battalion.Ībout a month later, Calugas got word that he was going to receive the Medal of Honor for his bravery that day. Of those, seven were World War II veterans. Several of the men were forced back, but a few made it to the gun, including Calugas, who fixed the weapon. Thanks to his artillery training, Calugas quickly organized about 16 volunteers, who tried to run about a half-mile through a barrage of shelling to get to the damaged battery position. When he figured out what happened, he knew he had to help. He was preparing meals for soldiers when he realized that the other battery had gone silent. Calugas was working as a mess sergeant for another battery, Battery B, at the time.
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