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I am still PO'd that Monty kept the news of the 507 PIR Regt. of the 17th AB Div. participation in Operation Varsity out of the news for 4 days after the 17th had jumped across the Rhine into Wesel Germany and it was a long time before many knew that it wasn't just the Brit 6th AB Div.(Red Devils) that did the jump!!
Sorry to hear of your friend's passing Sarge. I am to the point with "Monty" that I can barely stand to watch any documentary that includes any of his comments about the war, especially his post-war comments about the way Ike conducted the Allied efforts. If Montgomery had been Top Dog we would probably still be "cautiously" attempting to cross the Rhine...
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Another thing to factor into the high number of WWII veterans that are leaving us each day is this: Of all the men who served , 5 out of 6 were in supporting roles, meaning there is that many fewer American WWII Vets to tell what actual combat was like back then. I mention this not to diminish in any way the valuable contributions of support personnel, but just as a perspective of this valuable resource of knowledge we are losing each day. I really do think about this every day...and fear that one day this conflict won't even be mentioned in our highschools. To me, World War II was the single-most important event of the twentieth century which helped to shape American culture & society more than any other event!
Jim
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Another thing to factor into the high number of WWII veterans that are leaving us each day is this: Of all the men who served , 5 out of 6 were in supporting roles, meaning there is that many fewer American WWII Vets to tell what actual combat was like back then. I mention this not to diminish in any way the valuable contributions of support personnel, but just as a perspective of this valuable resource of knowledge we are losing each day. I really do think about this every day...and fear that one day this conflict won't even be mentioned in our highschools. To me, World War II was the single-most important event of the twentieth century which helped to shape American culture & society more than any other event!
Jim
DOGDADDY!!!!! TWO WORDS. ********THANK YOU************* Rocky, 85inAug.
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Dogdaddy:-
Would like to repeat what Rocky said - Thanks and wish there were more like you!!!!!
Sgtleo (83 and still standing)
