Combat History of the 351st

First in Rome

Testimony of First Soldiers to Enter Rome 12 June 1944 Subject: Entry into ROME- 4 June 1944 To: Commanding General, 88th Infantry...

Chapter 1: As the Twig is Bent

TRAINING (pp. 7-8) The story of the 351st Infantry's success in battle goes back to the 15th of July 1942 when the 88th Division and the...

Chapter 2: 351 Infantry Meets the Enemy

CASSINO-MINTURNO (pp. 9-10) Unbelievable destruction and a hungry population was the vista at Naples as the soldiers carried their heavy...

Chapter 3: Blood, Guts and a Reputation

Santa Maria Infante, (pp. 11-17) The terrain over which the 351st Infantry Regiment was destined to fight one of the most savage and...