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This was largely written by Major Bob Ladson, even though he gave himself no personal credit. It is a very good "fresh" history of the BN, as it was written at the conclusion of the war, during occupation. This history was written, when David W. Meyerson was Bn CO, and is based largely on unit records compiled and edited by Major Bob Ladson, Bn S-3.
The book only credits the 2nd Chemical with 6 campaigns, although it was determined that the unit was also entitled to the Ardennes-Alsace, and is now is credited with 7 Battle campaigns by the US Army and the National Archives. Very good chronology, as to assignments and actions of the various companies. Often, different companies of the BN would be assigned to different divisions and regiments. From a historical standpoint, the book gives a great account as to where each company was, and to the great contribution for which this unit was responsible. My father was the ranking NCO of B Company. I found this book to be very helpful in writing my father's personal history. It helped to substantiate his memories, and gave him better recollection of events. Very hard to find book, but it can be read online at 4.2.org.
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Last line of the written history portion of the book. Really sums it up.
The Second Chemical tied one regiment of the 45th Inf Division, for the most time in actual combat, of any American unit, in the European Theater of Operations. They were sent from Division to Division, wherever needed, and consequently saw little time off the line. The 4.2 Mortar was a rifled Mortar, and Chemical Mortar Units were few, so they were highly in demand, due to their accuracy and effectiveness.
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September 18, 2020 | Edited by MARC Bot | import existing book |
December 11, 2010 | Edited by 72.47.154.113 | Added new cover |
December 11, 2010 | Edited by 72.47.154.113 | Posted a link to 4.2 dot org, which is the historical site of the 2nd Chemical Mortar Bn. The book is online, complete with maps of the organization, from Sicily to Austria |
December 14, 2009 | Edited by WorkBot | link works |
April 1, 2008 | Created by an anonymous user | Imported from Scriblio MARC record |