US 1st Armored Division in Italy (1945) - any books?

[K.Kocjancic]

Can anyone recommed any books or (perhaps) articles regarding activities of the United States 1st Armored Division in Northern Italy in 1945?

Regards,
Klemen

[Richard Anderson]

Can anyone recommed any books or (perhaps) articles regarding activities of the United States 1st Armored Division in Northern Italy in 1945?

Regards,
Klemen

George F. Howe, Battle History of the 1st Armored Division, "Old Ironsides" is about it.

[K.Kocjancic]

George F. Howe, Battle History of the 1st Armored Division, "Old Ironsides" is about it.

Hi!

Thanks for your reply. Do you perhaps have the book? If you have it, can you check if or how much details are there regarding surrender of German-led, Soviet-manned (and Waffen-SS) units in Northern Italy?

Regards,
Klemen

[OpanaPointer]

Here's a link for downloadable copies of

Sicily and Surrender of Italy

SALERNO TO CASSINO

CASSINO TO THE ALPS

from the Army Green Book collection. Mining the bibliography and references would be suggested.

[K.Kocjancic]

Here's a link for downloadable copies of

Sicily and Surrender of Italy

SALERNO TO CASSINO

CASSINO TO THE ALPS

from the Army Green Book collection. Mining the bibliography and references would be suggested.

Hi!

I already had these, while the last one covers the last part of the war. Unfortunately, it covers more of a strategic overview of the events, and none of the units, that I'm interested in, aren't mentioned here. Plus, the book is quite old and I was wondering if there is something newer on this topic.

Thanks anyway!

Regards,
Klemen

[OpanaPointer]

Have you searched the Combined Arms Research Library (CARL)? The US Army's Center of Military History can be helpful as well.

[K.Kocjancic]

Have you searched the Combined Arms Research Library (CARL)? The US Army's Center of Military History can be helpful as well.

Hi!

Yes, I tried to search it. Majority of sources are on African or early Italian campaign, there are some on the late war campaign, but not a lot of information regarding surrendering German forces.

KK

[OpanaPointer]

Hmmmm, you may want to look at divisional histories of entities working with 1st Armored at that time. Spread your net wide.

[Richard Anderson]

Thanks for your reply. Do you perhaps have the book? If you have it, can you check if or how much details are there regarding surrender of German-led, Soviet-manned (and Waffen-SS) units in Northern Italy?

No, unfortunately I used a copy while writing For Purpose of Service Test, but it was a library book and I no longer have access to it.

IIRC, CARL does have some documentation on the surrender of German forces in Italy? I'll see if I can find them.