When T-Patchers crossed into Austria it marked the
sixth country that the 36th had entered. From a scenic viewpoint, Austria stood out as the
most striking. In early May massive snowdrifts still remained in many mountain passes,
while down in the valleys Austrian maidens bronzed themselves in a blistering sun. At the
swanky Grand Hotel in KitzbuheI curious infantrymen scanned through a pre-war register
that included signatures of such notables as Jimmy Walker, the Duke and Duchess of
Windsor, Sara Delano Roosevelt, Neville Chamberlain, Edda Mussolini.
| The Majestic white-coated Alpine peasks dazzled in the warmth
of May sunshine. |
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| T-PATCH, The Division Newspaper--a light localized weekly--was aimed
at bolstering troop morale. Founded during the fight for Rome, subsequent editions were
published in Naples, Frejus, Grenoble, Besancon, Strasbourg, Kaufbeuren and Geislingen.
Over 40,000 copies of the Victory Edition (above) were printed for distribution to
the men. |
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