G.I. Views

In 1944, the Allies, including the 3rd
Infantry Division, had just defeated the Germans at the Anzio beachhead in
Italy and were resting for the next push toward Rome. During the lull in the
fighting in that sector, the 3rd Division offered Passover services. Bill
said it was the the strangest Passover he could remember. They couldn’t hear
the crunching of the Matzo over the gunfire from the fierce fighting at
Cisterna to the east, but the service went on.

“…forever, Amen.
Hit the dirt.”
Anzio 1944
Another  Classic Cartoon
© Bill Mauldin

1944

Early morning of June 5, 1944, day of liberation of Rome. Crowds gathering, awaiting the Allies.
The Roman Coliseum is in the background. It was not damaged during World War II, it just looks that way.

Not so rapid transit. This is not how they turn the cable cars in San Francisco.

T/Sgt. Joe Hodgins of the 3rd Division named as
Man of the Year by Yank Magazine

Citizens of Besancan, France raising the Stars & Stripes

Sometimes you had to put your trusty mount out of it’s misery.
A famous Bill Mauldin cartoon, circa 1945.

© Bill Mauldin