Oral history interview with Glenn C. Blouse, 1998 August 03.

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Blouse, Glenn C., 1922-. Oral history interview with Glenn C. Blouse, 1998 August 03.

Oral history interview with Glenn C. Blouse, 1998 August 03.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/317722279

Interview with Glenn C. Blouse, Army veteran (2nd Platoon, D Company, 1st Battalion, 135th Regiment, 34th Infantry Division), concerning his experiences in the Italian Campaign during World War II. Entry into the service and basic training, 1943; transit across the Atlantic to North Africa and then to Naples; assignment as a replacement to D Company, 135th Regiment; Monte Cassino, 1944; foul weather, mountainous terrain, and supply problems; murder of German POWs; survival in combat; Anzio operations, 1944; close combat; liberation of Rome, 1944; Apennines Campaign, 1944-45; exploits leading to award of a Bronze Star; Po Valley Campaign, 1945; end of the war and postwar adjustment to civilian life. Appendix includes a photocopy of the Bronze Star citation.

105, [2] leaves ; 29 cm.

University of North Texas Library, UNT