08-09-2005, 10:33 PM
Cpt Russ: I am proud to read your story about Rome. I have read the book on this subject. Being in the 36th ID there was a little envy towards the 3rd ID. Your story straightens things out.
Since the 3rd ID had such a rough time on Anzio I know they should be first into Rome. The Grand entrance was made 5 June 44. You were ahead to all that.
I did hear one remark about Gen Clark not thinking ahead, as to what the Germans were doing north of Rome and not staying on their tale!