MapQuest Maps - Driving Directions - Map Google map link to Mausbach. This is where the 980th was during this part of it's history. Pg. 33 The bn...
The Battle of The Hurtgen Forrest began on 16th of November 1944. This battle is where we are at in the 980th's history. Pg.32 Counter flak...
I found this cool web site with old periodicals. I found the article that Hemmingway wrote while he was with 3rd Armored Div. The Articles are...
[IMG] Above: Supreme Allied Commander, Gen. Dwight Eisenhower (left) confers with Maj. Gen. Rose at the 3rd Armored Command Post (a...
Pg. 31 At 0325A the 16th, orders were received that the attack was to be at 1115A that day, and the bn was to begin registration at daylight. At...
Getting closer to The Bulge. Pg. 30 The btrys continued to improve their positions at Breinig during the day. At 1510A guns no 839 and 737 of...
Pg. 29 At 1715A, 3 November 1944, the bn was ordered by higher HQ to cease firing on all missions until further notice. This was due jto three...
Pg. 28 At 1300A 29 October 1944, the bn commander and his reconnaissance party made reconnaissance for a position from which to finish the...
The California Military History site was one of the first places I search to find info on the 980th. Didn't find much of anything. I will do as...
Here goes. Pg. 27 At 1215A, the next day, the two remaining guns of btry "A" were sent to the 559th ordnance for inspection and overhaul. Orders...
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At 0655A the next morning, 18 October 1944, Btry "B" received march order for its guns and two left for the 516th ordnance at 0840A. At 0800A the...
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Hope everyone had a great Memorial Day! Pg. 25 The 240th FA Bn (155 G) commanded by Lt. Colonel Jones, joined the 142nd FA Group which had...
Lets see....K rations or steak???? I don't blame them.
I thought it was kinda cool! More pics of grandpa. This first one was taken on the day they were supposed to be on a 20 mile hike, but ditched...
Pg. 24 At 2300A btry "A" was ordered to cease firing on 13th FA Obsn Bn missions, until 0913A the next morning. Also the night of October 6-7th...
