9th armored division books

Sadly, the alumni association for the division formally disbanded at its 53rd and final reunion in september 2000. Files copied from books and the national archives and are as is and may be incomplete or unreadable in parts. Organization and equipment of the 12th armored hellcat news archive museum newsletter 17,000 members books and written experiences afteraction reports museum scrapbook search samples death of an american combat command 7th army in german offensive timeline 27 division photos battles liberation of concentration camps mystery division capture. History of the 9th infantry division old reliables. Ccr, 9th armored division, and the road to bastogne. In honor of their world war ii service, the 9th was officially nicknamed the phantom division. The 9th armored division was cited for extraordinary heroism and gallantry in combat in the vicinity of waldbillig and savelborn, luxembourg from 1622 december 1944 during. Search below to view digital records and find material that you can access at our library and at the shapell center. The idea is to have several parts of these articles to perhaps combine them all later in the form of a book. The 9th armored division served on occupation duties in germany throughout the summer of 1945. The 9th infantry division old reliables is an inactive infantry division of the united states army. In early october 1944, the 9th armored division landed in france and was immediately deployed eastward to advance into luxembourg. The ninth armored divisions brilliant achievements were made. Cca and ccb had the standard split battalions 1 tank and 1 armored infantry into 2 task forces each, but the ccr consisted of only the remaining armored infantry company.

It was created during world war i as the 9th division, but it was never deployed overseas. Nine men were kia on christmas eve and five on christmas day. For example, by the end of january, 1945, the 47 th infantry regiment which fought in france and germany had lost well over 100% of their strength to battle casualties, where men were either killed, wounded, missing, or taken as prisoner of war. Leonards 9th armored division was, like most armored divisions of the period, divided into three separate combat commands cc. Oct 29, 2012 dee paris, 9th armored division, guest speaker october 29, 2012 news admin special program in silver spring, md will salute heroes who 70 years ago were part of history that changed the world. The 12th armored division was known as the mystery division. It served with honor to defend the nation, and to preserve the cherished freedom that the united states of america and its citizens have long enjoyed. In later years, it would become an important unit of the u. The symbols represent the characteristics of armored divisions. The 9th armored remagen division, 19421945 hardcover january 1, 1987 by walter e. Working hard on the 9th infantry division film footage archive. T72 tank rgt has trained on m1a1s indicating a planned future upgrade.

The 9th armored division was one of several real u. The 7th armored division in the battle of the bulge book. The unit came to the 9th division after being attached to the 25th infantry division working out of cu chi. A total of 14 wisconsin deaths were in the 101st airborne and 11 in the 9th armored division. The idea is to have several parts of these articles to perhaps combine them all later in. The casualties suffered by a typical american infantry regiment serving in world war ii were horrendous. In 1985, the united states holocaust memorial museum and the us armys center of military history began a program to honor us army divisions that took part in the liberation of nazi camps. Dee paris, 97, who fought in battle of the bulge and battle of rhine river, to be among speakers as montgomery county to honor world war ii veterans on. Dee paris, 9th armored division, guest speaker battle of. Available books and publications welcome to this books page. Historical note on ccr combat command r was originally considered the reserve combat command, to come to the support of the fullstrength combat command a or b as needed. Three infantry divisions, the 28th, 4th, and 106th, comprised viii.

The 2nd armored division of the ninth army and the 3rd armored division of the first army took off in spearhead attacks to try to encircle the ruhr valley. The 87th cavalry reconnaissance squadron was created on 20 september 1943 from the 87th armored reconnaissance battalion, augmented with a new troop d the reconnaissance company of the former 31st armored regiment and troop e the reconnaissance company of the former 40th armored regiment, which. The 9th armored division landed in normandy late in september 1944, and first went into line, 23 october, on patrol duty in a quiet sector along the luxembourggerman frontier. The 9th armored division was cited for extraordinary heroism and gallantry in combat in the vicinity of waldbillig and savelborn, luxembourg from 1622 december 1944 during which they repulsed constant and determined attacks by an entire german division. Andrew rawson is a freelance writer who has written over forty books covering many conflicts. A brand new armored division, it had a unique structure not to say the above was normal. Reorganized as a light armored division, the 9th participated in louisiana maneuvers where its army commander was gen. On 24 july the division landed on utah beach and was thrust into combat on 2nd august where they drove through coutances, avranches and vitre and le mans. The 5th armored division was activated on 10 october 1941, was organized, equipped and trained until they sailed for great britain in february 1944 to participate in world war ii on 24 july the division landed on utah beach and was thrust into combat on 2nd august where they drove through coutances, avranches and vitre and le mans. The mixture of insignia and distinctive colors of several arms incorporated in the armored force symbolize integrity and esprit. Because the number nine had become unlucky in the iraqi army due to the divisions severe losses, it was decided not to rebuild it, but instead to transfer what personnel and equipment was left to the new 17th armoured division iraq, which had just been formed within the 2nd corps.

When the germans launched their winter offensive, the 9th, with no real combat experience, suddenly found itself engaged in heavy fighting. On 2 october 1945, the division embarked on ships and set sail for the united states. Dedicated research and info about the 47th infantry regiment and related regiments, battalions and attached units of the 9th infantry division during wwii. Here i will list the books that have some great information about the 9th infantry division and are still in print and easy to find and buy.

All units of ccb9 aib of the 9th armored division were awarded the presidential unit citation for their actions in taking and defending the ludendorff bridge during the battle of remagen in world war ii. The humanity and intelligence that made greg fontenot a great soldier also make him a firstrate historian. Armored division, one much less well known ended up playing. Army at dawn the war in north africa, 19421943 rick atkinson. The unit had base camps at soc trang, vinh long and can tho, the unit fired its 400,000th round on january 14th, 1969. Dec, 2005 ccr, 9th armored division, the armored reserve of the viii corps, had been stationed at trois vierges on december in position to support the corps left and center. This vintage map chart the journey of the 9th armored division throughout. By april 2nd, with all leaves and furloughs cleared up, the training pace was accelerated by a field problem on easter sunday. Vith, an insightful study in command, and a thoughtful. Leonards 9th armored division which was transferred to the 1st army and under brigadier general william m.

The division proved to be an important asset during world war ii, vietnam, and the cold war. Special program in silver spring, md will salute heroes who 70 years ago were part of history that changed the world. Hofmann the year 2000 brought both sad news and good news to the veterans, family, and friends of the 6th armored division. There were 20 infantry divisions, 10 armored divisions and 3 airborne divisions that received the ardennes credit. They include eight books for pen and swords battleground. The story of the 9th armored division is a small booklet covering the history of the 9th armored division. If you survive george wilson not 9th infantry division, but a great account about fighting in the hurtgen forest. The artillery is a mix of m198, m109, and bm21s in the 9th armoured division. Military newspapers in the library of congress books with citations for stars and stripes. Colonel fontenots loss and redemption at st vith is an excellent addition to the host of books covering the battle of the bulge and provides a needed focus on the action of the 7th armor division as well as several other units including the 106th, 28th, and 4th infantry divisions, their regiments, and a number of lesser known units.

The 11th armored division has a proud and distinguished heritage. A book of facts concerning the army of the united states. But in reading this little book you will identify yourself with the places and battles recorded. On the other side of the hill, rawson describes the relentless advance of the us 9th armored division to the rhine during operation lumberjack on 17 march 1945. The war in sicily and italy, 19431944 rick atkinson. The attacking german armies knew the 9th was delaying their advances yet american correspondents were prohibited from writing about this combat. The battle for normandy after training in england in 1944, the 9th infantry division was to prepare for something big. It consisted of the 52d armored infantry battalion, 2d tank battalion, 73d armored field artillery battalion, and the conventional task force attachments. The 9th armored division landed in normandy late in september 1944, and first. The museums collections document the fate of holocaust victims, survivors, rescuers, liberators, and others through artifacts, documents, photos, films, books, personal stories, and more. Combat command b 9th armored division, was composed of the. Sep 07, 2016 the sector now defended by ccb, 9th armored extended across five miles of rugged terrain that was primarily held by the three infantry companies making up the 27th aib. After action report, 89th cavalry reconnaissance squadron mechanized, 9th armored division, 20 oct 44 thru 6 may 45.

Jan 11, 2019 on the morning of december 19, word reached division headquarters that the 11th armored division would move as promptly as possible on three routes to the vicinity of reims in shaef reserve. Phantom nine the 9th armored remagen division, 1942. It is, at once, a thoroughly informed tactical analysis of the battle of st. Vith is a magnificent chronicle of the 7th armored divisions contribution to american victory in the battle of the bulge. When the germans began their ardennes offensive on december 16, 1944, the phantom division was deployed just north of diekirch, a few miles east southeast of bastogne, belgium. In 1985, the united states holocaust memorial museum and the us armys center of military history began a program to honor us. Hodge won undying fame at remagen by seizing the first bridgehead across the rhine. The 9th armored division the phantom division was an armored division of the united states army during world war ii. Army, troop d, 89th cavalry reconnaissance squadron, 9th armored division. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The zone of communications under lieutenant general john c. Rawson clearly highlights the chaos and confusion in the german chain of command following the collapse of the front on the western bank of the rhine, with commanders and units.

Ww2 unit history and associations division, bomb group. It is an interlocked ornament, found in nordic monuments, composed of three torques. The 9th armored division landed in normandy late in september 1944, and first went into line. It was created as the 9th division during world war i, but never deployed overseas. The 5th armored division was activated on 10 october 1941, was organized, equipped and trained until they sailed for great britain in february 1944 to participate in world war ii. Army divisions that participated in operation fortitude, the deception operation mounted by the allies to deceive the germans about the real landing site for operation neptune, the amphibious invasion of northern france. Books about battle campaigns that the 9th infantry division was involved in. Armored division, one much less well known ended up playing a key role in the closing days of the war in europe. It was also activated as a peacetime readiness unit from 1947 to 1962 at fort dix, new jersey, and fort. The 8th infantry division can download the divisions ww2 history 2nd armored hell on wheels division the association of 3d armored division veterans 4th infantry division veterans 23rd infantry division veterans the fighting 69th infantry division 70th infantry division association 78th infantry division in germany from 1945 to 1946. After training in england in 1944, the 9th infantry division was to prepare for something big. Up for sale is a signed first edition, first printing, hardcover with priced dust jacket of phantom nine the 9th armored remagen division 19421945 by dr. Books that mention the headquarters and headquarters company, combat command r ccr or you can see an active overview of all pages at the 7th armored division web site. The 9th trained for nearly a year at the fort riley reservation, then went to the mojave desert near needles, calif.

Company b was stationed east of galhausen and maintained contact with the nearest elements of the 7th armored division on 9th armoreds left flank. To date, 36 divisions, including the 9th armored division, have been recognized as liberating units. The 87th cavalry reconnaissance squadron was created on 20 september 1943 from the 87th armored reconnaissance battalion, augmented with a new troop d the reconnaissance company of the former 31st armored regiment and troop e the reconnaissance company of the former 40th armored regiment, which became an assualt gun troop of. Also included are units of the 8th and 9th army air forces. Cca 9th armored division was relieved by other american units on 12 may 1945 and returned to germany to rejoin their parent division. The 9th armored division was an armored division of the united states army during world war ii. The 9th armored division traced its origins back to the 2nd cavalry division stationed at fort riley, kansas. The ultimate sacrifice and history battle of the bulge. Ccr, 9th armored division, the armored reserve of the viii corps, had been stationed at trois vierges on december in position to support the corps left and center.

The 9th armored division the holocaust encyclopedia. Courthouse lee required all of the 19th to develop routes of march, gasoline supply, etc. It consisted of the 52d armored infantry battalion, 2d tank battalion, 73d armored field artillery battalion, and the. These are books that have helped me in my research to the 9th infantry division.

During its final attack of world war two, the 9th armored division was. Each combat command was a combined arms military organization of comparable size to a brigade or regiment and loosely patterned after the german combined arms approach to. After training in england from january to july 1944, the 4th armored division landed at utah beach 11 july 1944 and entered combat 17 july, driving to and securing the coutances area, 28 july, the division then swung south to take nantes, cutting off the brittany peninsula, 12 august 1944. Combat command b, 9th armored division is cited for outstanding performance of duty in action from 28 february to 9 march 1945 in germany. William hoges combat command b ccb of the 9th was attached to v corps to support the 2nd infantry division in its planned attack through the monschau forest as part of the u.