October 18th, 1944: A Day of Heroism and Heartbreak for the 99th
The WWII Morning Reports lists the names of these casualties - but we seldom acknowledge their sacrifices.
Most of you on our mailing list are probably aware that I've spent many years researching the history of the 99th Infantry Battalion. I've delved into heroic tales and medal citations, striving to bring to light the forgotten stories of these valiant men who defended Western democracy during WWII.
However, there are certain stories I've purposely avoided…