keywords: wwII, world war II, 29th combat infantry division, blue and gray division, european theater
Synopsis: The history of the U.S. 29th Combat Infantry Division nicknamed the Blue and Gray Division. The motto of this United States Infantry Division is “29, Let's Go”. (read more)
This Army Infantry Division has its beginning as the Colonial Militia under the command of General George Washington in the American Revolutionary War or War of Independence. Brief scenes (10-seconds) of the Colonial Militia in the winter of 1775.
Follow the 29th in WWII to England where they trained for the Normandy Invasion, shows the 29th landing on the beaches of Normandy, fighting their way through France to the port city of Brest France.
After a rest period the Div. was moved 600 miles across France to the German border. The 29th then began a drive into Germany that ended when they met up with Russian Troops.
The war was over. This film ends with a giant military parade and an address by Colonel William W. Quinn.
Scenes: U.S. soldiers aboard a troop ship, shipboard activities such as writing letters, playing cards (card game), unloading in England. Rigorous combat infantry training, loading landing crafts for Normandy invasion, 29th landing on beaches of Normandy.
Battle for Saint-Lo France, tanks and house to house street fighting, cemetery for soldiers of the 29th killed at Saint-Lo.
Capturing the Port City of Brest France. Shows large number of captured Germans in a compound and lines German POW being marched to the rear lines. Aerial view showing destruction of Brest including view of German submarine pens.
Joyous scenes as the soldiers of the 29th meet-up with Russian troops.