Third Reich finale : as witnessed by John L. Hancock, 259th Field Artillery Battalion

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Third Reich finale : as witnessed by John L. Hancock, 259th Field Artillery Battalion

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The personal written account of John L. Hancock, an Army veteran (259th Field Artillery Battalion), detailing his experiences in the European Theater during World War II, entitled "Third Reich Finale as Witnessed by John L. Hancock, 259th Field Artillery Battalion." Battle of the Bulge, December, 1944-January, 1945; Battle for the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen, 1945; Buchenwald Concentration Camp; temporary occupation duty in Germany, 1945; mustering out of the service, 1945.

97 leaves ; 29 cm.

University of North Texas Library, UNT

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University of North Texas Library, UNT

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