Tag: battle of the bulge

Outlandish D-Day Invasion Tales: Paratrooper Raff

The article “Outlandish D-Day Invasion Tales: Paratrooper Raff: Tank Commander?” by our historian Kevin M. Hymel, recounts the story of Colonel Edson Raff “America’s most experienced paratrooper,” who commanded a tank regiment on the day of the Normandy Invasion.

The Battle of the Bulge: Why Counterattack in Belgium?

The article “The Battle of the Bulge: Why Counterattack in Belgium?” by our historian Kevin M. Hymel, analyzes the favorable conditions that led Hitler to launch his counteroffensive against the allies—the Battle of the Bulge—in Belgium.

Dick Winters and Our Band of Brothers® Tour

We are excited to share Kevin Hymel’s article, Richard “Dick” Winters, about the Commander of Easy Company, the inspiration for our Band of Brothers Tour.