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pstickle	List of Books about 36th Division	Lead	[-]
Posts: 975 (11/21/04 13:44:40) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tags : None This may turn into a long list, but I have tried to put all the information that has been posted on the website pertaining to books about the 36th Division, or history books that others have read and recommend. Some of the posts are old, so price or availability may not be accurate, but at least it's a start. If there are mores posts, lets try and keep them together. I'm sure any of these would make great gifts anytime of the year. pstickle daughter of t patcher William G. "Gregg" Wiley, 141st I
pstickle	Re: List of Books about 36th Division	#1	[-]
Posts: 975 (11/21/04 13:47:05) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Bruce Brager Unregistered User (12/15/02 10:00 am) Reply \| Edit \| Del All New Book on the 36th Division -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Book on the 36th Division Bruce L. Brager The Texas 36th Division: A History Austin: Eakin Press 2002 Available: Eakin Press PO Box 90159 Austin, TX 78709 1-800-880-8642 www.eakinpress.com Also available through Amazon.com. The book covers the history of the Division and its ancestors from the formation of the component Texas Volunteer Guard units during the 1870s to the end of the Divisions active combat history in 1945. A pre-script sets the scene with the Texas military tradition, and the general militia tradition, both of which the 36th joined and live up to with honor and ability. A post-script takes the story to a few years ago, when the book was written. My intention was to tell a good story. But I also tried to show that military history is more than just exploits, more than just politics by other means. The story of the 36th Division shows that military history is a matter of soldiers struggling under extreme pressure to meet extreme challenges. Two chapters from the book were adapted for a journal article. Rapido and Velletri: Problem Solving in World War II, Military History of the West, Volume 31, Fall 2001, Number 2, pages 93-116. This was the cover story in that issue. Bruce Brager Nephew of Bruce Kouser, killed in action with the 36th Division, 142nd Regiment, October 1944.
pstickle	Re: List of Books about 36th Division	#2	[-]
Posts: 975 (11/21/04 13:49:20) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Bruce Brager Unregistered User (12/19/03 1:41 pm) Reply \| Edit \| Del Reference on 36th Division -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Rapido River crossing. Hearings before the Committee on Military... LC Control Number: 46026659 Type of Material: Book (Print, Microform, Electronic, etc.) Brief Description: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Military Affairs. The Rapido River crossing. Hearings before the Committee on Military Affairs, House of Representatives, Seventy-ninth Congress, second session. February 20 and March 18, 1946. Washington, U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1946. iv, 46 p. maps (1 fold.) 23cm. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CALL NUMBER: D763.I82 R3
pstickle	Re: List of Books about 36th Division	#3	[-]
Posts: 975 (11/21/04 13:53:02) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Unregistered User (1/7/04 9:42 am) Reply \| Edit \| Del New book related to 36th Division -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A year or so ago a book of oral histories came out on the First Special Service Force, which worked with the 36th Division, under Fred Walker's command, for a while in Italy. Joseph A. Springer The Black Devil Brigade Pacifica Military History Pacifica, California stever126 Registered User (1/7/04 4:35 pm) Reply \| Edit \| Del Re: New book related to 36th Division -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A while back I read the book " The Black Devils Brigade" about the 1st Special Forces. I found this to be one of the best WW 2 books out there. What these men accomplished and the colorful soldiers involved was amazing. Gen. Fredrick was a one of a kind leader. He was hands on and fully involved with his soldiers on each mission. These men were trained in both parachutes and skis. Prior to on Fredrick's first jump he just picked up a parachute and said "let's go it doesn't look that difficult" ! Without one lesson. He speaks highly of the 36th and the battles in Italy are well detailed. I f I remember correctly, he was Commander of the 36th for a short time. Excellent reading about some underrated soldiers.
pstickle	Re: List of Books about 36th Division	#4	[-]
Posts: 975 (11/21/04 14:00:27) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Jack Wilson, veteran of 141st D, Lost Batallion, wrote his history in his book: Living on the Edge Forward from his book is as follows: Over the years, my friends and relatives have asked me to write a book of my experiences and memories of World War II. I've named this book LIVING ON THE EDGE to help the reader understand that in the heat of battle, we were living on the edge, and knew very well that it could be our last. Having lived through seven close calls, I knew that someone had to be looking over me, for it could not be that I am that lucky. You can contact Jack Wilson at: jjwilson@psci.net
pstickle	Re: List of Books about 36th Division	#5	[-]
Posts: 975 (11/21/04 14:04:03) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Paolo from Velletri -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'd like to share some recent events that have brought Paolo, from Velletri, even closer to our 36th Division "family". If you have read my topic about our trip to Italy this September, you know that Paolo and his re enactment group met us in Paestum, and it was an incredible day. To have our veterans, and ourselves, see these Italian men in their 36th Division Uniforms, jeeps, etc........and let us ride around Paestum, on the beach in their jeeps,where the 36th landed, it's hard to describe the emotions. It truly was one of the highlights of our trip. I am just thrilled to say that Paolo has been to the states on "holiday", and spent time with several people from our trip in September. Two of the people from our trip met Paolo and Susanna when they landed here, and helped get them settled to a hotel, dinner that evening, etc. They also met with them this weekend on their departure back to Italy, after 2 weeks of traveling, again, dinner and helping them with any needs. I feel absolutely blessed that Paolo and Susanna stayed with my family for a few days.......we really had a wonderful time, learning so much about our different lives, and yet such a common bond from WW2. I really wanted his trip to be special, and one of the most important things he wanted to see was the 36th Division Museum at Camp Mabry. I planned a few surprises for him....... I had the entire day planned for Camp Mabry.....Al Dietrich, veteran from 141st B, and his wife went to Austin with us. There we met one of the men on our trip to Italy, Joe, who drove from Houston to see Paolo again. I had also arranged for Matthew Netthercut, the Texas Based re enactor to meet us at the museum. It was an amazing day..........Al Dietrich gave us a personal tour of the museum, and of course we listened to many a war story........both Al Dietrich and Matthew had their 36th uniforms on.......very impressive! The day was really special, and we all had such a great time. Matthew and Paolo really became such friends, and so much to talk about........the re enactment of the 36th. We all sent Paolo and Susanna back to Italy with gifts, to include "Cruel was the Way" book,signed by Al Dietrich, cd with over 100 pictures of his re enactment group taken while we were in Italy, beautiful shirts with monogramed 36th logo (designed and done by Matthew), American flag, T patcher cap, and of course Spurs hat.....and vanilla flavor non dairy creamer for Susanna! I think it is such an incredible history and connection that we all have, with what occured with our veterans so many years ago. What our fathers fought for was not forgotten, and has made our world a better place. I know my Dad would have loved to meet Paolo, and see that the battles he fought were not forgotten. It is reflected in the eyes of men like Paolo, who are devoted to recording our father's presence in Italy. Paolo will meet us again next September in Italy..... pstickle daughter of t patcher William G. "Gregg" Wiley, 141st I djspgs@milx.net pstickle Moderator (7/1/04 10:31 am) Reply \| Edit \| Del Paolo has published a book! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It's done! Paolo has a long time researching information about the Velletri area battles and the 36th Division, and he has now published a book! I received it in the mail this week, and it is just beautiful. 160 pages, hardback book, full of pictures and history. He has done a wonderful job, and the T Patch is right on the front cover. The title of the book: 23 maggio-2 guigno 1944 La battagglia di Velletri Storia dello scontro che apri la porta per Roma alla Quinta Armata americana, per merito della 36a divisione di fanteria, "Texas" by Paolo Carotenuto In his acknowledgements and gratitude at the front of the book, I see many names from this forum who have so graciously helped him, plus of course, veterans whom he has corresponded with.......a great project in helping this young Italian preserve the history of our fathers war. Congratulations Paolo! pstickle pstickle Moderator (8/7/04 6:36 pm) Reply \| Edit \| Del Paolo's book -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anyone that would like a copy of Paolo's book, I would be more than happy to bring it home from Italy. The postage is expensive, and I can save you that expense. The price of the book is 20 euros, which is, at this day, $25. It is a beautiful book, plenty of pictures, captions in both Italian and English. It's incredible that this young Italian 36th re enactor has been able to write and have this book published. I know he would appreciate any interest and purchase of his book. pstickle daughter of t patcher William G. "Gregg" Wiley, 141st I djspgs@milx.net
pstickle	Re: List of Books about 36th Division	#6	[-]
Posts: 975 (11/21/04 14:06:23) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Sorry........didn't mean to copy and paste about his visit here.....only wanted to add book information.....oops!
pstickle	Re: List of Books about 36th Division	#7	[-]
Posts: 975 (11/21/04 14:09:06) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Moderator (5/28/03 5:31 pm) Reply \| Edit \| Del All Another 36th Book for Summer Reading -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have been trying to bring new books up to the front page for some good summer reading! I finally found Ben Palmer's book information "buried" on page 4 of this website under the topic "143 B". "The Hunter and the Hunted: Twenty-four Months in a Rifle Company". Book is written by veteran Bennet J. Palmer, who was a replacement in 143 B, 1st platoon......around Salerno landing. If you are interested contact: Bennet J. Palmer 10140 Warner Gulf Rd. Holland, NY 14080-9638 Pollyben1@aol.com he also tells more about the book on page 4 of this website, 143 B Some more good reads!
pstickle	Re: List of Books about 36th Division	#8	[-]
Posts: 975 (11/21/04 14:10:17) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Comment JFEHL1 Registered User (6/9/04 1:02 pm) Reply \| Edit \| Del All Good Book to Read -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I just finished reading a book titled : The Deadly Brotherhood: The American Combat Soldier in WWII" ( cant remember the author) Very good bok describing daily life,Equipment ,conditions etc with comments from US GI's. The 36th has scores of passages from its GI's within the book quoted giving the GI's name. Who knows maybe someone you might know is quoted! Highy recommended JFEHL Son of a T-Patcher PFH526 Registered User (6/10/04 6:58 am) Reply \| Edit \| Del Re: Good Book to Read -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The deadly brotherhood By John McManus
pstickle	Re: List of Books about 36th Division	#9	[-]
Posts: 975 (11/21/04 14:13:22) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Moderator (1/31/04 12:34 pm) Reply \| Edit \| Del All NEW BOOK ON 36TH: The Ordinary Infantryman -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ordinary Infantryman: Heros Then, Heros Again by Imogene Woods and Twelve WW2 Infantrymen 360 pages, hardback, with photos from the '40's. Published September, 2003, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the battle at Salerno. When I began a search for information about my father who was killed in WWII, I had no idea how my life would change. Using the men's eyes and memories, I would become involved in the war, seeing their sights, feeling the cold, the wet, the pain, and the fear when on the front line. With them, I would travel to other countries and see not only the terrain but feel its hard effects when digging a foxhole or sleeping on the rocky ground and seeing death, again and again. Their memories spanned the war from Salerno to Rome, to the Invasion of Southern France and on to Berlin--the entire war for the 36th. I would gain friendship with these twelve special veterans, formerly infantrymen from the 36th, who assisted me by telling me their stories. This book evolved from them sharing these experiences and my feeling that their stories needed to be published. Glimpses of my fallen father depicted any average GI who didn't return. By looking at the twelve special veterans I had dealt with, I could see how my dad would probably have been had he returned--a hero then, a hero again. Imogene Woods Published by: Imogene Woods 1167 West Shawnee Springfield, MO 65810 Order from the publisher, above, $23 including postage and mailing. For more information or comments: imgn37wds@hotmail.com I am more than happy to post this for Imogene. This looks like another terrific read for us. pstickle Moderator (2/5/04 9:52 pm) Reply \| Edit \| Del New Book on 36th -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My apology to Imogene Woods in posting her book........after looking at the posting, I see my errors in typing and spelling......... The Title is: The Ordinary Infantrymen: Heroes Then, Heroes Again I wanted to correct this....her spelling is correct, and mine was not! pstickle
pstickle	Re: List of Books about 36th Division	#10	[-]
Posts: 975 (11/21/04 14:14:42) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Author Comment pstickle Moderator (2/13/04 11:10 am) Reply \| Edit \| Del All Books Available from Bob Faught -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following books are available from Bob Faught. CRUEL WAS THE WAY by Morris Courington, 142 M $20 plus shipping T PATCH TO VICTORY by Lockhart $20 plus shipping COMBAT ENGINEER by Jack Scott $15 plus shipping RIVER SWIFT AND DEADLY $20 plus shipping He has ordered 50 more T Patch Pictorial History/Roster....he should receive them in 4-6 wks. Those will be $49.95 Robert Faught 1731 Cheshire Lane Houston, TX 77018-4119 713-681-4083
pstickle	Re: List of Books about 36th Division	#11	[-]
Posts: 975 (11/21/04 14:15:47) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Comment pstickle Moderator (4/15/04 9:30 am) Reply \| Edit \| Del All Book on war in Northern Alsace, Nov.44-March 45 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have received some information about a book that has about 50 pages relating to the 36th Division and Alsace. Author: Lise M. Pommois "Winter Storm War in Northern Alsace, November 1944-March 1945. Turner Publishing Co., Kentucky Publishers of Military History PO Box. 3101 Paducah, Kentucky 42002-3101 502-443-0121 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 91-66593 ISBN 1- 53611-056-3 Lise Pommois and her family spent the war years as refugees in southern France. She returned to Alsace in 1967.
pstickle	Re: List of Books about 36th Division	#12	[-]
Posts: 975 (11/21/04 14:17:13) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Bruce Brager Unregistered User (11/11/03 12:17 pm) Reply \| Edit \| Del 36th Division Books -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Texas 36th Division: A History, is also still available from Amazon.com or directly from Eakin Press, www.eakinpress.com. << Prev Topic \| Next Topic >>
pstickle	Re: List of Books about 36th Division	#13	[-]
Posts: 975 (11/21/04 14:18:26) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	pstickle Moderator (7/7/03 5:44 pm) Reply \| Edit \| Del All Books Available by Carlo D'Este, military historian -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This weekend Book TV C-Span had Carlo D'Este, military historian, featured on the show. I simply ran across this while changing channels on my TV......what a treasure I found! The interview and show consisted of live phone calls with military history questions......I couldn't believe his in depth knowledge about WW2. It was facinating. The interview included all aspects about WW2, and one caller was the brother of a T patcher inquiring about his service in North Africa. Mr. D'Este went on to talk about the 36th Division, and how the battles they fought were so brutal and in such close contact. He described the horrible weather and terrain the 36th endured. Mr. D'Este can also answer questions by email until tomorrow via CSpan website (7-8-03). booktv@c-span.org I would like to post a list of books written by Mr. D'Este available also for purchase on the website. He has written 6 books on military campaigns and biographies. "Decision in Normandy" "Bitter for Victory; The Battle for Sicily, 1943" "World War II in the Mediterranean- 1942-1945" "Fatal Decision: Anzio and the Battle for Rome" "Patton: A Genius for War" "Eisenhower: A Soldiers Life" Publisher: Owl Books 115 West 18th St. New York, NY 10011
Disal1	Re: List of Books about 36th Division	#14	[-]
Posts: 12 (11/21/04 19:31:23) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thank you so much. This makes it so much easier for me. Diana
pstickle	Re: List of Books about 36th Division	#15	[-]
Posts: 975 (11/21/04 21:22:56) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	SGM Ron Graves Registered User (11/21/04 6:36 pm) Reply \| Edit \| Del Re: books on WWII -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I would recommend the late COL (Ret) Vincent Lockhart's book, T-Patch to Victory because it emphasizes 142d Infantry actions after the Italian Campaign. I see copies occasionally on Ebay and at www.abebooks.com. You can also look at the below topic about books on 36th ID. Bob Faught in Houston TX may still have some copies of COL Lockhart's book. SGM Ron Graves Edited by: SGM Ron Graves at: 11/21/04 6:38 pm Next Topic >> Thanks Ron for the added information.......we are starting to build a library! This is GREAT!
pstickle	Re: List of Books about 36th Division	#16	[-]
Posts: 975 (12/01/04 21:36:01) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	This is a book recommended by Lt. Carl Strom, 141st B. I'm posting his comments........ By the same token, if you are collecting books about the Italian Campaign and specifically about the 36th's actions you must get a copy of Matt Parker's recent "Monte Cassino". It is the best telling of that battle I have read to date. No other author I have read, and I collect all of them I can find, tells the whole story. It is published by Doubleday and available at about $28.00. Try your local book stores. pstickle
kathiemarsh	My new book	#17	[-]
Posts: 2 (01/05/05 12:41:46) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hello, I am writing a book called "My Mother Kept a Scrapbook: the True Story of a WWII POW" about Pvt. Gerhard A. Johnson, formerly of Eland, WI. He was in Company A and was captured in Italy on 1-21-44 and imprisoned at Stalag IIB in Hammerstein until March 1945. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who knew Gerhard or served with him. Thank you in advance for any help you may give me. Kathleen Marie Marsh 16965 Nicolet Road Townsend, WI 54175 715-276-6515
kathiemarsh	Thanks to all of you!	#18	[-]
Posts: 2 (03/12/05 20:34:12) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thanks to all of you who recommended books about the 36th. I have read an unbelievable amount and still have a stack of reading to do this summer! I am happy to say I have finished my book about Gerhard Johnson, a WWII POW who was a member of the 36th. It is called "My Mother Kept a Scrapbook: the True Story of a WWII POW" and will be out in mid-April. This is NOT a history book per se, but a book about an ordinary man caught up in an extraordinary historical event. See www.otterrunbooks.com for more details! I am having a reception for Gerhard at the VFW Hall in Wausau, WI on April 16, 2005 from 1-3:00 P.M. I have arranged to pick him up in a limousine that day (he's 80 and never ridden in a limo!) and have hired a bagpiper to do a medley of patriotic hymns and a young bugler to play Taps in honor of all who served and especially those who have paid the ultimate price. Several politicians and many veterans from the area are planning to attend. The public is invited and I would love to see you there!! Kathie Marsh kathiemarsh@yahoo.com 1-715-276-6515
pstickle	Re: Thanks to all of you!	#19	[-]
Posts: 975 (05/21/05 21:41:38) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Good information to keep current.......
Unregistered(d)	another book	#20	[-]
Posts: 0 (06/24/05 07:43:09) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Folks this site has some excerpts from a book by a 36th vet who flew the L-4 spotter aircraft. http://homepage.mac.com/ravnhaus/Stegall/ bob

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