351st Infantry Regiment: A Curated Archive
Regimental Booklet
Originally distributed to soldiers at the end of the war, this booklet offers a detailed and structured narrative of the 351st Infantry Regiment’s transformation—from ordinary civilian draftees to disciplined, battle-tested soldiers.
Organized into chapters, the booklet chronicles the regiment’s steady evolution as they moved from training grounds to the front lines, confronting increasingly intense and complex combat situations across some of Europe’s most demanding terrain.
Together, these pages do more than recount a sequence of events—they preserve the legacy of the 351st Infantry Regiment and serve as a lasting tribute to the men whose service and sacrifice helped shape the outcome of the war in Europe.
Historical Summaries
Drawn from the National Archives, these brief writings, prepared by members of the 351st Infantry Regiment, provide concise, factual outlines of the unit’s history. Though not personal in nature, they offer a clear and organized account of the regiment’s key milestones during its service.
"We Were There": 88th Infantry Division History
We Were There is a primary source documenting the combat experiences of the 88th Infantry Division, including the 351st Infantry Regiment. Authored shortly after the conclusion of World War II by those who served within the division, the text offers a synthesis of operational reporting and personal observation, yielding a narrative that is both grounded and reflective of the lived experience of American infantrymen.
The booklet addresses the challenges encountered by forces operating in the Italian Theater, emphasizing the division's adaptation to diverse and often inhospitable terrain—including sustained mountain warfare in the Apennines and urban engagements in fortified villages and towns.
As a narrative produced by participants, it holds particular value for those seeking to understand the operational realities of infantry warfare in one of the most complex and logistically challenging campaigns of the European Theater.
Monthly Operations Reports
The 351st Infantry Regiment submitted monthly reports documenting its operations throughout the campaign.
Each report provides a detailed summary of the regiment’s movements, geographic positions, engagements with enemy forces, and significant accomplishments.
These reports have been transcribed and are available individually by selecting a specific month from the table below.
Note: Due to their length and formatting, they are best viewed on larger screens for optimal readability.
Month | General Locations |
|---|---|
January 1944 | Camp Patrick Henry, Hampton Roads, Oran, Magenta |
February 1944 | Oran, Piedmonte d'Alife, Faicchio, San Michele |
March 1944 | Faicchio, Carinola, Castleforte, Minturno, Tufo, Pulcherini, Santa Maria Infante |
April 1944 | Minturno, Tufo, Pulcherini, Reali Valley, Santa Maria Infante |
May 1944 | San Lorenzo, Carinola, Minturno, Tufo, Santa Maria, Pulcherini, Fondi, Priverno, |
June 1944 | Rocca Massima, Carchitta, San Cesareo, Colonna, Tor Sapienze, Rome, Lake Albano |
July 1944 | Palaia, Laiatico, P'Vio del Pratello, Partino, San Romano |
August 1944 | Tuscany, South of Florence |
September 1944 | Castel del Rio, Mount Gausteto, Mount Cappello |
October 1944 | Mount Capello, Carseggio, Mount Codronco, Sassotella, Gesso, Mount Delle Tombe, Vedriano, Sasso, Parr le Tombe |
November 1944 | Montecatini Terme, Ca di Bazzone, Casseta, La Maddelena, Savazza, |
December 1944 | Montecatini Terme, Poggio Scanno |
January 1945 | Mount Belmonte, Mount Delle Formiche, Livergnano, San Ansano |
February 1945 | Monghidoro, Livergnano, Predosa, La Guarda, Barchetta, Bibulano, Trassasso |
March 1945 | Loiano, Barberino |
April 1945 | Barberino, Pietramala, Lama, Mount Capra, Lagune, San Giovanni, Crevalcore, Caselle, Po River, Ostiglia, Verona, Zevio, Vicenza, Marostica Bassano, Borgo |
May 1945 | Borgo, Trento, Levico, Lake Garda, Ghedi, Salo |
June 1945 | Borgo, Trento, Rovereto, Riva, San Christoforo, Ghedi |
Interactive Campaign Map
Each pinned location includes a name and brief description, offering a visual companion to the operational history and allowing for a more immersive and spatial understanding of the regiment’s wartime experience.
Use the icon at the top left to view the three major campaigns—Rome-Arno (green), North Apennines (light blue), and Po Valley (dark blue).
Click a location for its name and description. To view the map full-screen, click the [ ] icon in the top right corner.
This Google Map highlights the 351st Infantry Regiment’s general locations as noted in Monthly Operations Reports. By exploring the map, users can trace the regiment’s movements across Italy throughout the war, examine the geographic context of key engagements, and better understand the progression of each major campaign.
About the Italian Front
Below is a collection of historical accounts produced by the U.S. Army Center of Military History detailing the major campaigns in which the 351st Infantry Regiment participated during its service in Italy in World War II. These narratives trace the regiment’s involvement across three key campaigns—Rome-Arno, North Apennines, and Po Valley—each marked by intense combat, strategic significance, and the perseverance of the soldiers who served.
A Tribute to Brotherhood and Memory
Step into a deeply human narrative that transcends time. This powerful documentary of the 88th Infantry Division, crafted by director Jeffrey Wisotsky and writer Timothy Sullivan, weaves together intimate contemporary interviews with archival footage and photography. At its heart are the voices of remarkable men who reflect on the war that shaped their youth and the enduring bonds they formed in its shadow.
As expressed in the DVD notes:
Using both contemporary interviews and a great deal of period motion picture and still photography, Jeffrey Wisotsky and writer, Timothy Sullivan, attempted to tell the stories of some remarkable, now elderly men who, in this film, remember ‘their war’ and how they came to love one another.
Click below to explore the original film and witness a story of courage, connection, and the quiet strength of remembrance.
351st Infantry Regiment Photo Gallery
Italian Campaign Resources
Courtesy: National Archives, College Park, MD
Learn more about the Italian Campaign in World War II, including the story of the 88th Infantry Division. The link below leads to a collection of helpful resources, including books, websites, and museum pages, that dive deeper into the people, places, and events that shaped the Allies’ journey through Italy.
Gen. Mark Clark accompanying Claire Booth-Luce to the 5th Army front, 88th Infantry Division area, Dec. 1944.