The Story of the 45th Infantry Division - Hardcover

by Stars and Stripes (Author)

The Story Of The 45th Infantry Division is a historical book written by the Stars And Stripes, a newspaper that has been published for American military personnel since World War I. The book chronicles the experiences of the 45th Infantry Division, a National Guard unit that was activated in 1940 and fought in World War II and the Korean War.The book begins by describing the formation of the 45th Infantry Division and its training in the United States before being deployed to North Africa in 1943. The division fought in the Italian Campaign, including the battles of Anzio and Monte Cassino. The book also covers the division's participation in the liberation of Dachau concentration camp in Germany.After World War II, the 45th Infantry Division was reactivated and sent to fight in the Korean War. The book details the division's experiences in Korea, including the battles of Old Baldy and Pork Chop Hill.The Story Of The 45th Infantry Division includes firsthand accounts from soldiers who served in the division, as well as photographs and maps. It provides a comprehensive look at the history of the 45th Infantry Division and its contributions to American military efforts in World War II and the Korean War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.