The Stories of Our War: Memories From the Men of the Fighting 69th Infantry Division
by William H. Sheavly
Category: History

When the 69th Infantry Division was formed on May 15, 1943 at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, no one knew how critical this division would be in finally beating back the Nazi's after the Battle of the Bulge. Moving swiftly through the Siegfried Line and across Germany, the 69th Infantry Division met their Russian allies, the 58th Guard Division on April 25, 1945 signaling the end for Hitler's troops. The 69th Infantry Division earned their title the "Fighting 69th" by capturing over 35,000 prisoners of war. Here are the stories of the men of that Division as they moved through basic training, crossed the Atlantic, and moved into battle. Their stories are powerful, humorous, and gripping as they relate their daily struggles of World War II.