This stein was sold as a souvenir of the fifth party (Nazi) congress held in Nurenberg, 30 Aug – 3 Sept 1933. It was called the “Rally of Victory” (REICHSPSRTEITAG). It was a massive political rally celebrating the victory
This WW2 German helmet was packed in a thin plywood box and sent home. The helmet was wrapped in a March 25, 1944, dated Stars and Stripes, Mediterranean Armed Forces newspaper for protection. It is addressed to Master Ned Reilley,
Germany surrendered on May 8, 1945, at which time approximately 4 million men found themselves happily un-employed and all wanted to return to the U,S, next Tuesday. Fortunately, the US Army Chief of Staff, General George C. Marshal had anticipated this. His experience with the demobilization of WWI
The U.S.S. Bayfield was an attack transport commissioned in 1943 and served the U.S. Navy for 25 years earning Ten Battle Stars. The Bayfield supported the Normandy Invasion at Utah beach, Southern France, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. It’s no wonder that some unknown sailor
During World War II the 39th regiment fought as part of the 9th Infantry Division. The Fighting Falcons of the 39th became the first unit of United States combat troops to set foot on foreign soil when they stormed the beaches of Algiers in November 1942.