Who Really Liberated Bastogne? A Probe of History
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...The Power and the Glory: The 87th Division Attacks
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...
The Life of a Man Who Hated War – Curtis Shoup
Curtis Shoup was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the United States highest military award. He was the only soldier in the 87th Division to be so honored during World War II.