April 5, 2024
WWII US ARMY 69th Infantry Divsion pictorial history book printed 1945
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this is just one of many great World War II related books we are offering this week- along with other great military items-please view our other auctions... This is the 69th Infantry Division pictorial history book. Over 100 pages packed with rare and seldom seen black and white photos. From the forming at Camp Shelby to landing in England to acress France and into Germany. Many battlefield photos, and alos may phtos depicting the Gi's daily life during WWII. Contains a list of all KIAs, and a medal count breakdown. Hardcover produced in July of 1945 ( possibly in occupied Germany) . below is a breif outline of the combat history of the 69th infantry division; The 69th Infantry Division arrived in England, 12 December 1944, where it continued its training. It landed in Le Havre, France, 24 January 1945, and moved to Belgium to relieve the 99th Division, 12 February, and hold defensive positions in the Siegfried Line. The Division went over to the attack, 27 February, capturing the high ridge east of Prether to facilitate use of the Hellenthal-Hollerath highway. In a rapid advance to the east, the 69th took Schmidtheim and Dahlem, 7 March. The period from 9 to 21 March was spent in mopping up activities and training. The Division resumed its forward movement to the west bank of the Rhine, crossing the river and capturing the fortress
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