INDEX: Threads of Special Interest

[connie]

Segmentation of topics on the message board makes it easier to zoom in on a topic, but,as the site grows, it is also easy to miss hidden treasures

Here's a place to check on or note some rich threads-- most with photos or video clips:

2012 Trip by 106th members to the ETO Photos- 106thdivision.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=travel&thread=657&page=1#2489

THE BATTLE OF ST VITH Part 1- posted July 28, 2011
This post under Books, Documentaries, etc. includes a link to Army Pictorial Center film with battle footage
106thdivision.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=books&thread=572&page=1

ARDENNES 2008
Check out this thread under the "travel" board to view a series of short travel shows with photos of the Ardennes by one of our site members
106thdivision.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=travel

EISENHOWER MUSEUM in Kansas 6-minute video clip includes extensive collection of WWII equipment: 106thdivision.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=travel&thread=379&page=1#2102

JEEP PHOTOS new Feb. 2012: Resident of Sweden posts photos of restored 591st Jeep he owns; looking for more info; Scroll up on 591st thread for more info: 106thdivision.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=unit&thread=592&page=1#2363


LATE AWARDS
Steve Dixon (who does the website for another division -- the 70th) notes: "A few years ago I obtained a book of general orders from the War Department covering the years 1941 - 1949. I went through the books and wrote down all the 106th names that were awarded medals after the war ended and who may not be aware that they were due those medals." The list compiled by Steve is available here: 106thdivision.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=record&action=display&thread=305

LANDINGS IN FRANCE
106thdivision.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=dates&action=display&thread=198
This thread contains a few interesting details, and --if you scroll down-- you'll find that Carl has attached some photos that give a better idea of the process

MESS FOOD
Carl has attached some great photos under this thread (found under division history/ Wartime Living Conditions):
106thdivision.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=conditions&action=display&thread=611

MUSIC OF THE ERA Here you'll find links to some U-tube audios (sometimes with video or photos) from this era. Add your own music memories to this thread.
106thdivision.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=good&action=display&thread=205

VISIT TO REMAGEN & PWTE A2 Carl posted photos from WWII and from his 2012 visit: 106thdivision.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=german&action=display&thread=683

THE GREAT ESCAPE TUNNEL
In entry # 2 under "Americans in POW Camps," John Schaffner gives an excellent link to information on the Great Escape tunnel
106thdivision.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=pow&action=display&thread=240
April 2012 update: The link was no longer working but has been retraced and updated. Also there is now a link to info on a fourth tunnel.

HUMAN POW SIGNALS IN THE SNOW
This thread had photos and a movie clip added to it.
106thdivision.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=pow&action=display&thread=243

HOW TO READ A UNIFORM
Carl has done an amazing job on this one with pictures and drawings. It's found under the research tips:
106thdivision.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=research&action=display&thread=252

DECEMBER 16- 10 minute documentary film covering triumphs of August contrasted with the attacks in the Ardennes in December; contains captured German footage and some heavy-duty stuff...
reply 9: 106thdivision.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=dates&action=display&thread=137


VE DAY
In the 7th post in this thread (found under Dates and Places in Division History), Carl posted a copy of the top half of the front page of Stars and Stripes for the day.
106thdivision.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=dates&action=display&thread=146
Another Stars and Stripes from Carl: 106thdivision.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=dates&thread=146&page=1#1139






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