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Lt. Gen. George S. Patton remarked that the “45th Infantry Division is one of the best, if not the best division that the American army has ever produced.” Such praise came at a steep price, for the 45th saw some of the fiercest fighting in the European campaign—from Sicily to Anzio and from southern France into Germany—and racked up one of the highest casualty rates. Through it all, medic Robert “Doc Joe” Franklin—drafted in 1942 and thrust into combat with no specific training or knowledge for treating war wounds—soldiered on, fighting as hard to keep his men alive as the enemy fought to kill them. His medical story, one of the first of World War II, is told here with simpl...
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Since 1941, the 2nd Marine Division has written a record of unparalleled success through their courage, spirit, dedication and above all, their sacrifice. Volume II continues the history of the 2nd Marine Division, written by Art Sharp, former Follow Me"" editor. Displays the triumphs they shared through a written history with hundreds of photographs. Features Second Marine Division Association history and information, past presidents, past reunions, Second Marine Division Lineage, Unit Citation, Medal of Honor recipients, Distinguished Service Award recipients, special feature stories written by Second Marine Division members, biographies and an association roster.""