Gordon Lippman’s Combat Actions
Gordon and his light machine gun platoon were dropped off target just like most of those jumping into southern France to launch Operation Dragoon. Attached […]
Funzafire! USO and Warm Food
The capture of Rome was incredibly important to the Allies. It was hoped that the capture of the Italian capital might draw German troops away […]
Roman Holiday, Visiting the Pope
Later in June, the 517th was taken off the line, getting some much-needed rest and joining the IV Corps reserve. The Mediterranean High Command had […]
First Days in Combat
The invasion of Normandy was getting closer and the Germans, not knowing where the Allies would hit them, knew that an invasion was imminent and […]
Troop Transports: Nazi U-boats: Göring’s Luftwaffe
Early on during WWII, the German Wehrmacht had their way with anyone they decided to fight. The Wehrmacht formed the heart of Germany’s politico-military power. […]
Camp Toccoa and a Band of Brothers
Who are a Band of Brothers and what is Camp Toccoa all about? While many groups lay claim to the phrase ‘Band of Brothers’ for […]
Lots of Questions Popped Up
As I looked at Gordon Lippman’s service record, I began to ask, “Why would a young man from mid-America go fight someone else’s war? Where […]