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Declassified reports show Holocaust began in 1941 on Soviet soil
Newspaper article from The Houston Chronicle, discussing new evidence uncovered about the beginning of the Holocaust in 1941.
[Postcard of Canadian Pacific Liner "Empress of Australia"]
Postcard of the Canadian Pacific Liner "Empress of Australia" in the ocean. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "Just a picture of the ship that the 12th Armored Division went from N.Y. to England on 46 years ago. Went to the North Central Reunion with Elmer Heinichen. (Also my wife) Had great time will write more. Roy E. Hansen."
[Photograph of a Photograph of the U.S.A.T. Kota Baroe]
Photograph of a photograph of the ship U.S.A.T. Kota Baroe at sea. The picture is in a black frame and lies on a patch of yellow and green grass.
[12th Armored Division Memorial in Herrlisheim]
Photograph of a gold plaque dedicated to the 12th Armored Division in Herrlisheim, hanging on a wooden wall.
[12th Armored Division Patch]
Photograph of the 12th Armored Division patch engraved on the side of the Armored Forces Monument. The 13th Armored Division patch is also visible to the right, and text is engraved on the top of the monument.
[714th Tank Battalion Display]
Photograph of the 714th Tank Battalion display in the 12th Armored Division Museum. There are photos mounted on the wall, a helmet and other equipment on display in a case, and the flag of the "C" company hangs from the ceiling in the background.
[Aux Victimes Des Guerres Herrlisheim Monument]
Photograph of a cylindrical art piece in the courtyard of an industrial church. A center piece of the art installation reads "Aux Victimes Des Guerres."
[A Bank in Rohrbach, France]
Photograph of a bank situated on the corner of a street in Rohrbach, France.
[Bill Shearer Standing by a Fireplace]
Photograph of elder Bill Shearer wearing spectacles and a blue blazer while standing in front of a fireplace. Pictures are hanging behind him and resting on a mantle. A blue chair sits to the left in front of curtains.
[Car with a 12th Armored Division Plate]
Photograph of a blue car that has a 12th Armored Division plate in its rear window. The plate features a yellow, blue, and red triangle with the division's name and the image of a cannon and lightning bolt. A brick house is visible in the background.
[Carl J. Adams Marker]
Photograph of a memorial marker for Carl J. Adams with the details of his life engraved on the small white cross.
[Close-Up of Monument]
Photograph of a close-up of the Armored Forces Monument. There is a picture of men standing beside and on tanks, and one man on horseback. The words "Forging the Thunderbolt" are inscribed in the top right corner. The text at the bottom of the monument reads: "'A balanced team of combat arms and services of equal importance and equal prestige.' Maj. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee Father of the American Armored Forces".
[Couple at Reunion]
Photograph of an older couple at a reunion in Covington, Kentucky, both holding something. There is a picture mounted on the wall in the background.
[Defensive Area at Herrlisheim, France]
Photograph of a defensive position used during the war in Herrlisheim, France.
[A Defensive Area in Weyersheim, France]
Photograph of a defensive area used during the war in Weyersheim, France.
[Defensive Position of Co. A, 17th AIB]
Photograph of a defensive position of Co. A, 17th AIB in Hoeling, France.
[Description of "C" Company Guidon]
Photograph of a description of the "C" company of the 714th Tank Battalion guidon or flag.
[Donald B. Cowan Marker]
Photograph of a a white memorial marker for Donald B. Cowan with the details of his life engraved in the small white cross.
[Drum Couple at Retirement Party]
Photograph of Marvin and Marybelle Drum posing together at Tommy Drum's retirement party. Wood paneling is visible in the background.
[Elton Samuels with 12th Division Flag]
Photograph of Elton Samuels holding out a 12th Armored Division flag at a dedication ceremony. Three other division flags are placed in the ground behind blue velvet chairs with programs set on them. Trees are visible in the background.
[Engraved Map of the European Theatre]
Photograph of a map of the European theater engraved on the Armored Forces Monument in Abilene, Texas.
[Exterior of 12th Armored Division Museum]
Photograph of the exterior of the 12th Armored Division Museum, with an enlarged photo of the 12th A.D. patch in the window.
[A Field Located Near Herrberchtheim]
Photograph of a field of dirt near the town of Herrnberchtheim, Germany. A mountain looms in the background.
[Five Men Looking At Pictures]
Photograph of a group of five men, four veterans and a younger man, holding pieces of paper that have photographs printed on them.
[Flats Near Herrlisheim]
Photograph of a lush green field known as "The Flats" beside a highway outside the city of Herrlisheim.
[Four Veterans and Young Man Gathered]
Photograph of four veterans in suits and decorated jackets standing near a younger man who is more casually dressed. The men are identified as George Hall, Bob Downey, Weston Emery, Louis Decker, and Bill Bartholomew.
[Gathering with Mairie Louis Becker]
Photograph of a two veterans with a younger man and a man in a suit behind a desk.
[German Gas Receipt]
Photograph of a receipt for purchased gas in German.
[Gilbert E. Amos Marker]
Photograph of a memorial marker for Gilbert E. Amos, with details of his life engraved on the small white cross.
[Gravestone of Frederick Field]
Photograph of the stone at the grave site of Frederick P. Field, in a cemetery in Arlington, Texas. Other gravestones and a few trees are visible in the background. The text on the gravestone reads: "Frederick P Field Col US Army World War II Korea Vietnam Jul 24 19196 May 27 1993".
[Group at a Table]
Photograph of a group of men and women sitting around a table at a reunion.
[Group at Reunion]
Photograph of a group of men and women sitting and standing around a table at a reunion.
[Group at Reunion]
Photograph of a group of men and women sitting and standing around a table at a reunion. Several of them are identified as Faye Schwartz, Leonard Kornman, Dale Ulrich, F. Kornman, Jane Seitz, Katy Ulrich, Anne Wiley, and Leona Worth.
[Group of Men]
Photograph of a group of men standing up at the front of a room, holding a red flag labeled "495". Tables full of women are visible in the foreground.
[Hermann Weiss German Receipt]
Photograph of a German receipt for a transaction for 135 dollars.
[Herrlisheim Exhibit]
Photograph of a series of photographs of Herrlisheim taken in 1945, with a hand pointing out the picture on the lower right.
[Herrlisheim Monument]
Photograph of a cylindrical art piece in the courtyard of an industrial church in Herrlisheim.
[Herrlisheim Sign]
Photograph of a two lane road with a white sign to the side that reads "Herrlisheim."
[Holding the 66th Armored Infantry Battalion Flag]
Photograph of Dick Brock, Tom Perrett, and Gordon Albertson, members of 1st Squad, 1st Platoon C Company 66th Armored Infantry holding the flag of the 66th Armored Infantry Battalion at a 1995 Association reunion.
[Homer Petross Speaking at Farmers Branch Church of Christ]
Photograph of Homer Petross speaking into a microphone in front of a congregation at the Farmers Branch Church of Christ. He is wearing a World War II era helmet and Army uniform.
[John L. Henn Marker]
Photograph of a memorial marker for John L. Henn, with the details of his life engraved on the small white cross.
[Letter to Col. Helton and Pat]
Letter to Col. Helton and Pat from Russ Rasmussen (A-17) describing his donation of a photograph and his efforts to recall the names of the men in Company D, 56th AIR for the photograph.
[List of Names, Page 1]
Photograph of a list of the men of A Company, 17th Armored Infantry Battalion at Camp Campbell, when they were still D Company, 56th Armored Infantry Regiment.
[List of Names, Page 2]
Photograph of the second page of a list of the men of A Company, 17th Armored Infantry Battalion at Camp Campbell, when they were still D Company, 56th Armored Infantry Regiment.
[List of Units]
Photograph of a list of military units engraved into the Armored Forces Monument in Abilene, Texas. The text reads: "Armored Divisions: 1-14, 16, 20 Armored Groups: 1-3, 6-11, 17 Armored Regiments: 13, 32, 33 Armored Field Artillery Battalions: 58, 59, 62, 65, 69, Armored Infantry Battalions: 6-11, 14-17, 19-21, 23, 27 Armored Infantry Regiments: 6, 36, 41 Cavalry Groups: 2-4, 11, 14-16, 101, 102, 106, 113, 115 Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadrons: 2, 3, 4, 6, 15-19, 24, Reconnaissance Troops: 1-5, 8-10, 26, 28-30, 34-36, 42, Tank Battalions: 70, 191, 701, 702, 707, 709, 712, 714, 717, 735".
[Lloyd Solberg and Phylis]
Photograph of Lloyd and Phylis Solberg sitting at a table. Lloyd was a member of the 56th Armored Infantry Batallion, of the 12th Armored Division.
[Looking at an Ambush Location]
Photograph of the location where an ambush had taken place during the war; the road alongside leads to Köenigshofen, Germany.
[Looking at an Area of Attack Taken by German Tanks]
Photograph of a piece of land that was once an area of attack by German tanks during the war. This location is near the town of Offendorf, France.
[Looking at Rohrbach from Bining, France]
Photograph of the town of Bining, France. You can see Rohrbach in the distance as well.
[Looking at the Area of Advance Near Hoeling, France]
Photograph of the area of advance taken during the war near Hoeling, France.
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