Christmas 1944

Christmas Day with 3rd ID photographers in Ribeauville, France.

Today in 1944

The start of the Battle of the Bulge, a bloody surprise German counterattack that lasted a month in one of the worst winters in European history. Incidentally it's cold and snowy and icy here now.

Today in WWII

American infantrymen seek shelter from German shells in the town of Geich, Germany. December 11, 1944.

This Day On...

Dec. 10, 1943. Tokorina Airfield, Pacific Theater.

Rhine Evacuation

You don't see something like this everyday. I was looking around on a website called etsy.com (girly site with lots of vintage and handmade stuff) and came across a grouping of photos for sale which I can only guess were taken by a Glider Pilot. They included several photos of CG4A's and AAF personnel. The most interesting photo is one of a bunch of guys loading up in a truck, which is being taken back over the Rhine, presumable after Varsity as the caption states. Judging by the caption and the gear I'm guessing these are a group of GP's being taken back to the rear after making their landings.



First aid packet on helmet, lots of carbine and .45 ammo pouches, .45 holster, a Thompson barrel, M43's...if I didn't know any better I'd say GP's for sure.