My grandfather once wrote in this very introduction;. As we age, the chance to tell our stories becomes less and less. Indeed, this sentiment spares no one - on January 1, 2010, my grandfather passed away at a hospital near his home in Cary, NC. As a service to his memory and the many site visitors he appreciated so greatly, the site will remain active and updated as necessary going forward. Similarly, his email address. US Army 2nd Armored Division.

Reflections on American public life from a perspective that has gone out of fashion. Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Wednesday, March 06, 2013. Saturday, March 12, 2011. Hat tip to the View from Chaos Manor. Thursday, November 11, 2010.

World War II History and News. Close-up of German 2 cm Flakvierling 38 showing details of the mount and guns, November 1943. German Panzer III in Russia in the summer of 1943. Three recommended books on African American armored units in the U.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015. He was not religious, so I will extend to him retrospective thanks and deeply respectful memories. Ralph Edwin Hunt was a reserved man who spoke when he knew he had well-formed thoughts to share. I remember only wisdom, and it was not infrequent. Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Monday, August 8, 2011.

Links for sites assisting Patr. The websites dedicated to all men and women, veterans and active duty, who have served our great nation in the armed services as well as their spouses and families.

Friday, March 8, 2013. 377 pages; 59 photographs; 33 illustrations;. Friday, March 1, 2013. For a more in depth description of the battle of Wingen-sur-Moder, please follow this link.