by John McAuliffe | 12 Sep 2010 | Commentary
The following speech was made at the Rochefort, Belgium Town Hall on the occasion of John being made a honorary citizen of that town on June 19, 2010. Mr. Gilbert Stevenot, who was an interpreter in General Bradley’s Headquarters during WWII was responsible for the...
by Mitch Kaidy | 15 Mar 2003 | Commentary
Fifty-three years after World War II, not even those who spilled blood fully appreciate the 87th Infantry Division’s magnificent and decisive role during the largest land battle ever fought by American troops. That was the Battle of the Bulge, or Ardennes...
by Mitch Kaidy | 24 Nov 2001 | Commentary
One major offensive was timed to jump off at 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 30, 1944. That was German. Another major offensive was timed to jump off at 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 30, 1944. That was American. In the center of this titanic clash was the 87th (Golden Acorn) Division, a...
by Ross Rasmussen | 09 Nov 2001 | Personal Accounts
In the Battle of the Bulge, the 87th Division fought as a team of three combat units. Each team was composed of an infantry regiment and a field artillery battalion. Added backup support included a battalion of heavy 155mm howitzers, attached units and Corps artillery...