Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
2:04 | Arthur Crowe recalls two memorable events on his transport ship in the waters off the French coast.
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Artillery observer Arthur Crowe tells of his unusual experience targeting a single enemy soldier in Normandy
Arthur Crowe remembers finding a target with the help of a Colonel, only to miss, and hit a signifigantly more important target.
Arthur Crowe recalls stumbling upon a German rally point while the 9th Infantry moved to isolate the German troops on the north end of the Cherbourg Peninsula.
Arthur Crowe recalls two memorable events on his transport ship in the waters off the French coast.
Arthur Crowe explains the working of the vehicles taken to Europe by the Allied Forces and how they differed from the Germans.
Arthur Crowe remembers the 9th Infantry taking part in the breakthrough at Saint Lo in Northern France by Patton's Third Army.
Arthur Crowe recalls how he watched from a plateau as a German unit, isolated in the winter wilderness, is targeted by artillery and fighter planes on strafing runs.
Arthur Crowe talks about how faith and a friendship with the company Chaplain gave him interesting memories.
Arthur Crowe explains the awarding of points and how he had just enough points to go home as his unit broke up following VE Day.
Arthur Crowe recalls the 9th Infantry dodging German artillery and machine gun fire while participating in the taking of the bridge at Remagen, the last standing bridge over the Rhine.
Arthur Crowe remembers how a fellow soldier had a deadly run in with a shallow river while laying cable for the company's communications.
