B-17’s dropping bombs over Germany during WWII
B-17’s dropping bombs over Germany during WWII
Read MoreB-17 Flying Fortress takes off to bomb Germany
On Fliegerhorst Kaserne (Cooke Barracks) there were Flakabteilung Soldaten, the German Army anti-aircraft units who’s objective it was to shoot down the B-17’s.
Read MoreCoca-Cola comes to France during WWII
Can’t you just see Col. McHenry introducing Coca-Cola to the patrons at Jean Sébastien’s bar.
Read MoreMain Gate to Cooke Barracks
Photo from Micky Moore. Note the sign overhead Cooke Barracks – Headquarters 4th Armored Division
Read MoreIron Curtain
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Read MoreView of German American Week at Cooke Barracks
Photo from Horst W. Müller. Jack McMasters and the other brats watched with excitement from the cliff as the large white tent was put up for German American Week. You can see the actual tent in the far ground of this picture. It also provides a good view of the flugplatz and the 4th armored Division Head...
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