George E. Learned served in the 89th Cav Rcn Sq (Mecz) of the 9th Armd Div as a first lieutenant at the time of the capture of the Remagen bridge. He revisited the town for the first time since 1945 ...
At the Association of the United States Army’s 2023 Annual Meeting, Gen. Randy George, 41st chief of staff of the Army, delivered a speech that highlighted his priorities. George told attendees that ...
Remagen, Germany, March 7, 1962: Former German army Sgt. Gerhard Rothe (left) pours a drink into the ceremonial cup held by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joseph A. DeLisio so they can raise a toast at the ...
The river was wide, fast, and militarily significant. Most German bridges were expected to be destroyed before American troops reached them. Operation Plunder, Montgomery’s major crossing farther ...