The army sent 16 armored divisions, 47 infantry divisions, and 4 airborne divisions to. Huge prison camp liberated27,000 american and british prisoners of war at a large camp at moosburg. The 9th armored division landed in normandy late in september 1944, and first went into line, 23 october, on patrol duty in a quiet sector along the luxembourggerman frontier. He served as a tank commander in company d, 42nd tank battalion, 11th armored division. Home world war ii operational documents after action report, 47th tank battalion, 14th armored division, dec 44 thru may 45. Harrold, commanding the 9th armored division, lent his cooperation and basic material was supplied by his staff. Company c was to be held in reserve until b company had secured the town of berg. The 14th armored division and the liberation of stalag viia. Apr 06, 2014 2nd armored division by steven smith, 2003, i.
The 19th and 68th armored infantry battalions were attached to ccr. On the first day of the ground campaign, movement of the iraqi heavy reserve units was on the arcent intelligence watch for list as vii corps passed through the breach and. The 5th was a light armored division, somewhat weaker. The 19th aib moved to the area of nice on the th, with the 68th aib following the next day. The 20th armored division in world war ii twentieth by 20th armored division association and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Among them were the men of the 14th armored division. This heavily illustrated narrative is the story of one of those units, the 12th armored division, which trained on the plains of west texas at camp barkeley near abilene.
It did not hold 27,000 prisoners of war, as was originally reported, but 110,000. The mixture of insignia and distinctive colors of several arms incorporated in the armored force symbolize integrity and esprit. Distributed to the 702nd tank destroyer battalion and 195th antiaircraft battalion. July 18, 1944 may 8, 1945 introduction at the end of the war, the sixth armored division printed a record of its time in europe. From alriea through ilaly, you have proven your right to be known as american soldiers. The gallant exploits of individuals of the ninth armored division cannot be treated adequately in the brief space allotted here. The official website of the 14th armored division home of the liberators website by. The 14th armored division and the liberation of stalag.
You have nol failed in the past and i am sure you will be successful in the future. Noncommissioned officers of company b, 65th aib camp campbell, ky 1944 the 20th armored division u. It tells the story of the 6th armored from its prewar roots, through its exploits in europe, to the state of the postwar association in the mid70s. From its initial action, to the liberation of nazi death camps, to the ultimate victory and peace, the division s story serves as a vehicle to study the many temporary army.
Second armored saved american armies from being cut in two. This was in addition to other syrian forces that had. Home world war ii operational documents after action report, 66th armored regiment, 2nd armored division, aug 44 thru may 45. Cca 9th armored division was relieved by other american units on 12 may 1945 and returned to germany to rejoin their parent division. The 14th armored division landed at marseilles, france, 29 october 1944.
Ccr, 9th armored division, the armored reserve of the viii corps, had been stationed at trois vierges on december in position to support the corps left and center. The 36th armored infantry regiment personnel directory. Hofmann described this combat record as one of the finest if not the best divisional record arising out of world war ii. Published by the third armoured division, frankfurt, germany, 260 pages. The 8th was attached to pattons 3rd army to fight in the allied counterattack following the battle of the bulge. The 20th armored division remembering members of the. Below are some photos from a collection of 26 negatives i received taken by a soldier while on a week long maneuver where the men covered hundreds of miles over bare desert in tanks and trucks. The report was correct, the camp was huge, but it was also wrong. It consisted of the 52d armored infantry battalion, 2d tank battalion, 73d armored field artillery battalion, and the conventional task force attachments. The 9th armored division the phantom division was an armored division of the united states army during world war ii. The 9th armored division the phantom division was stationed at camp ibis from juneoctober 1943. Combat record of the sixth armored division in the e. The ultimate sacrifice and history battle of the bulge.
Official information from the 5th armored division association, incorporated. When the germans launched their winter offensive on 16 december 1944, the 9th, with no real combat experience, suddenly found itself engaged in heavy fighting. I stayed with the battalion commander while c company was back in reserve, along with the fos of b company which was making the assault. It was first published in 1975, and was out of print for several years, but it has now been reprinted. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The 9th armored division landed in normandy late in september 1944, and first went into line, 23 october 1944, on patrol duty in a quiet sector along the luxembourggerman frontier. Compilation of newspaper articles concerning the 2nd armored division. The 20th armored division was an armored division of the united states army that fought in world war ii.
From normandy, to coutances mons, liege, aachen the siegfried line, battle of the bulge, the rhineland, dessau and then to the end of world war ii. Here i will list the books that have some great information about the 9th infantry division and are still in print and easy to find and buy. The 4th armored division in the encirclement of nancy. An infantry division against tanks tobruk, libya, 1941 dtic. These are books that have helped me in my research to the 9th infantry division. This is a tribute to him and his wwii service, it is also a tribute to my mother. The division has no real nickname although it did associate itself with the nickname armoraiders while in training at camp campbell. After action report, 47th tank battalion, 14th armored. Oct 20, 2018 my father was a driver in the 14th armored division. Tank battalion and attached to the 5th armored division. After action report, 52nd armored infantry battalion, 9th armored division, 20 oct 44 thru 8 may 45. He was seriously wounded on january 1, 1945 in the battle of the bulge, but later returned to active duty. The 9th armored division served on occupation duties in germany throughout the summer of 1945. The fourteenth armored division liberated 110,000 allied prisoners of war at stalag viia at moosburg.
This is the story, told in broad outline, of a fighting division. Copy the class of icon and past it in theme option panel. After action report, 52nd armored infantry battalion, 9th. The 11th armored division has a proud and distinguished heritage. The 9th armoured division is a division of the syrian army, established after 1970 as the 9th infantry division, it was heavily engaged during the 1973 october war, and in the valley of tears in april 1976, it was announced by kamal junblatt, leader of the lebanese national movement, that the 91st armoured brigade had entered lebanon. Vith, 1722 december 1944 click here for information about this book. From its initial action, to the liberation of nazi death camps, to the ultimate victory and peace, the divisions story serves as a vehicle to study the many temporary army. The battalion spent the remainder of that year training in the united states at pine camp, new york.
Available books and publications welcome to this books page. After action report, 66th armored regiment, 2nd armored. Nine men were kia on christmas eve and five on christmas day. The 12th armored division in world war ii military. It is an interlocked ornament, found in nordic monuments, composed of three torques. It was activated on 15 march 1943 at camp campbell in kentucky. I learned that the 7th armored infantry battalions mission was to secure the town of berg and the high ground. If you are a former member of the 5th armored division and you didnt already join the 5th armored division association, read information about it on. The attacking german armies knew the 9th was delaying their advances yet american correspondents were prohibited from writing about this combat. From that date until june, 1944, the division underwent combat training at polk and camp barkeley texas, desert maneuvers at camp ibis, california, and combat readiness training at camp cooke, california. Evidence from world war ii iza institute of labor economics. Colonel fontenots loss and redemption at st vith is an excellent addition to the host of books covering the battle of the bulge and provides a needed focus on. The 6th armored division was one of general george s. Combat command a, 14th armored division, failed in its mission to capture a bridge across the isar, but this was soon overshadowed by the magnitude of the liberation of stalag viia.
Author unknow this is a day by day narrative of the action of combat command b, 9th armored division, in the st vith, belgium, sector during the period, 16 through 23 december 1944. Pamphlet author ray moore, 10th armored veteran circa 1944. After action report, 47th tank battalion, 14th armored division, dec 44 thru may 45. It served with honor to defend the nation, and to preserve the cherished freedom that the united states of america and its citizens have long enjoyed. Vith, 1722 december 1944 and notes the battle of st.
Compiled from the official world war ii battle records of the third armored division in the european theatre of operations. The division is officially nicknamed the liberators. Us army units book 2 boxes 127489 33rd armored regiment. World war ii combat interviews of the 7th armored division. The symbols represent the characteristics of armored divisions. Organization and equipment of the 12th armored hellcat news archive museum newsletter 17,000 members books and written experiences afteraction reports museum scrapbook search samples death of an american combat command 7th army in german offensive timeline 27 division photos battles liberation of concentration camps mystery division capture. I know of no higher compliment one can pay you than to soy that you fought courageously and loyally as members of ihe1st armored division. Sergeant frank blacky blackston, 21, was a tank driver in the 8th armored division during the cold january of 1945 when he moved east across france, seven months after the normandy invasion. Go to font awesome and pick the icon of your choice.
He told us about crossing the rhine into germany, about requisitioning civilian german houses for. He was in the 500th armored field artillery battalion battery c. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document. Please choose your area of interest from the menu above or for additional information about the 14th armored division there are also links below. The 11th armored division was activated on august 15, 1942 at camp polk, louisiana.
An account of the service of the 11th armored division during world war ii. She has compiled her research and her questions into a pdf here. William thornbury sorensen, m4 sherman tank driver, 20th armored division, 27th tank battalion, company d, 3rd platoon edit. The 9th armored division was cited for extraordinary heroism and gallantry in combat in the vicinity of waldbillig and savelborn, luxembourg from 1622 december 1944 during. On 2 october 1945, the division embarked on ships and set sail for the united states. Among them were 30,000 american soldiers, sailors, and airmen. On the morning of december 19, word reached division headquarters that the 11th armored division would move as promptly as possible on three routes to the vicinity of reims in shaef reserve.
Its was redesignated as the 75th infantry division in early 1952. Wednesday, 24 january 1945 i spent with the platoon leaders of c company 7th armored infantry battalion discussion their mission and the type of artillery fire that could be used in their operations. That night the order came for us to move to nennig. Narrative account of action of 38th armored infantry battalion, 7th armored division, battle of st. A brief history of the thunderbolt division the 11th armored division was activated on august 15, 1942 at camp polk, louisiana. The history of the eleventh armored division steward, lt col hal. The 1st armored division has made american history.
Jan 11, 2019 on the morning of december 19, word reached division headquarters that the 11th armored division would move as promptly as possible on three routes to the vicinity of reims in shaef reserve. It remains on the permanent roll of the regular army as an inactive division, and is eligible for reactivation. United states army in world war ii green book series. On 12 november, headquarters, combat command r was ordered to nice. This is the definitive book about the 6th armored division. Courthouse lee required all of the 19th to develop routes of march, gasoline supply, etc. The zone of communications under lieutenant general john c. When the germans launched their winter offensive, the 9th, with no real combat experience, suddenly found itself engaged in heavy fighting. My grandfather told us grandchildren several stories of his time in the war. In honor of their world war ii service, the 9th was officially nicknamed the phantom division. He earned three bronze battle stars for the ardennesalsace, rhineland, and central europe campaigns. Third armored division abebooks shop for books, art.
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