I bought this book on Ebay. Won it last night. Of course I will scan and share when it arrives. Great acquisition.
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
I am so happy you got the book!
I never knew it existed!
It will be exciting to hear what you think of it.
My Dad was debriefed somewhere in that Remagen area in what had been possibly a brewery. Gen. Collins told Gen. Hodges about my Dad and Guidry and their escape, and that conversation is recorded in Hodges' published diary on March 21st, 1945.
Jean
Another fascinating facet!
It's just a small pamphlet, but nonetheless a rare and great one. I had never seen one before.
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
I often wonder what will be a neat ebay item from the Iraq war that I just threw away. "That's a boring pamphlet!!" >toss!< But someone will find it interesting ages and ages hence (as Robert Frost Put it).
Maj Todd O. USMC, Retired
Grandson of LTC John O'Brien
Ah, you are always such a breath of fresh air. Great point...
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
Okay, here's the scanned booklet. It's in excellent condition. Was printed in 1945. Looks brand new.
The Hodges Bridge Pamphlet 1945.pdf
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
Cool find!
Maj Todd O. USMC, Retired
Grandson of LTC John O'Brien