Thanks SonofaMP, that'sgetting close. I am writing the gentleman with some additional questions so hopefully I will have a better understanding of it ...

I saw the Size of Army Units in WWII when I was searching the site as well as your comments in another thread and didn't see anything like the platoon...

That is interesting information on the Bailey Bridge! There are two Double Single Bailey bridges on I-270 between Frederick, Maryland and Washi...

Vette97, Great job! I absolutely loved the original photo you took of him but after you put his photo from the war next to it i hit the flo...

yes very cool on the last two shots. i didn't even think about there being tourist information placards and such that would show photographs from tha...

Like Marion said, I think it is a dream for a lot of us to go through Europe, following the steps of our fathers and grandfathers. I know I have want...

What an interesting post. My granddad (also 157th) did not appear to go through there. He did not have enough points (73) to go home so that may be ...