The Jungleers: A History Of The 41st Infantry Division Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. 104 likes. Tells the story of the 41st ID as a unit and the campaigns they participated in. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. See what's new with book lending at the Internet Archive, Uploaded by My Dad served as a driver, and later a BAR man in the 41st "Sunset" Infantry Division. This is a WWII U.S. Army unit history book of "The Jungleers" history of the 41st Infantry Division " Sunset Division" first edition. Vivid photos. This edition was published in 1948 by Infantry Journal Press in Washington. Only 4 left in stock (more on the way). The 41st Infantry Division was composed primarily of National Guard units from Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming that saw active service in World War I and World War II. The Jungleers: A History Of The 41st Infantry Division by McCartney, William F. Publication date 1948 Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0 Topics WWII, United States. 2. on April 19, 2016, There are no reviews yet. I was so excited reading this book and it inspired me to make a quilt for my father-in-law honoring him and all the other brave men on the 41st Division who did so much for so many and with such courage. Dr. Westerfield's research and dedication to this book no doubt will serve generations to come as a reminder of how difficult the fight was. A documentary of the summation of the history of the 41st Infantry Division's preparation for and operations during World War II. With the 41st Division in the Southwest Pacific: A Foot Soldier's Story by Francis B. Catanzaro Hardcover $26.55. 41st Jungleers, Moore, Oklahoma. RELEASED. A great dose of reality in what soldiers faced during their fight in the war, the hardships, the misery, the good and the bad. History of the 41st Infantry Division during the Papuan, New Guinea, and Southern Philippine campaigns. -- Army. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Montana’s 163rd Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Division, the Jungleers, was called to active duty on September 16, 1940 for one year of training, and on the same day the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940 introduced the first peacetime conscription (for men between 21 and 45) in U.S. history. Lots of great photos and it will certainly let any modern day soldier know that we have it a lot easier that our grandfathers did. This would have been the ninth invasion for General Doe’s troops and would have hit at the very heart of the enemy homeland. History. In 1965 it was reorganized as the 41st Infantry Brigade. The 41st was first activated for Army service in 1 April 1917 primarily from Guard units of the Northwestern United States and trained at Camp Green, North Carolina. Thank you to everyone who was a part of this great effort and God Bless all of our Soldiers then and now who fought for and continue to protect our way of life so that generations to come can be free. Write a review. Unable to add item to List. 41st Jungleers, Moore, Oklahoma. The 41st Infantry Division Association - The Jungleers - Vol. Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2007. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. It was one of the first Army units to engage in offensive ground combat operations, during the last months of 1942. The 163d Regiment entered the struggle for the defense of Port Moresby, New Guinea, at Dobadura, 2 January 1943, and fought continuously along the Sanananda track until the 22d. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. jdsrae-> RE: OT: Jungleers: A History of the 41st Infantry Division (2/9/2020 1:22:14 AM) : I really enjoy reading that sort of history, especially where there is some form of family connection. 1 - 1948. The author has good stories to tell, but completely ignored individuals' actions in each & every story. His regiment did 3 beach landings in New Guinea, where he got the Purple Heart. Not in Library. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. It went overseas with the 41st Infantry Division in World War II. Vivid photos. VOL. It was a feint: the 41st, which had earned its "Jungleer" nickname in New Guinea, was about to … It … The 41st Infantry Division, composed of National Guard units from Oregon, Washington, Montana and Idaho, was ordered into federal service 16 September 1940. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Army. The Jungleers: A History Of The 41st Infantry Division ... A History Of The 41st Infantry Division [1st ed.] A book that has been read but is in good condition. -- Infantry Division, 41st, World War, 1939-1945 -- Regimental histories -- United States -- 41st Division, United States. Dennis Moroney rated it it was amazing Oct 02, 2016. new topic. Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2011. History of the 41st infantry division during World War Two -- Army. On May 27, 1944, the experienced veterans of the 41st Infantry Division, made up originally of National Guardsmen from Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana, landed unopposed on Biak. The Jungleers: A History Of The 41st Infantry Division, With the 41st Division in the Southwest Pacific: A Foot Soldier's Story. I bought the book because my father was a Jungleer -- the nickname given to the 41st Infantry Division. Directed by Alisha Hamel. … Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. The Jungleers: A History Of The 41st Infantry Division March 1, 2007, Kessinger Publishing, LLC Paperback in English zzzz. There was a problem loading your book clubs. The 41st Division completed jungle and amphibious training in Australia before heading into the combat zone at Papua, New Guinea, in December 1942. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The 41st Infantry Division arrived in Australia, 7 April 1942, and underwent intensive training. Infantry Division, 41st, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). Please try again. Start by marking “Jungleers: A History of the 41st Infantry Division” as Want to Read: ... A History of the 41st Infantry Division. JUNGLEERS: A HISTORY OF 41ST INFANTRY DIVISION By William F. Mccartney. After training at Camp Seymour, New South Wales, the division moved to Rockhampton, Queensland, for more intensive training in jungle and amphibious warfare. Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 1999. Discuss This Book. In early 1942, the division, now the 41st Infantry Division, sailed for Australia as one of the first U.S. Army divisions sent overseas. 105 likes. Detailed battle accounts from beach landings at New Guinea to the Philippines. Published by the. 41st Infantry Division – The Jungleers The 41st Infantry Division served for 380 days in Combat in The Asiatic Pacific Theater of operations; during this time they served in the campaigns of PAPUA, NEW GUINEA, and, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES. We the decendants and beneficiaries of your great efforts will always be grateful of the sacrifices made by the Greatest Generation and particularly of the 41st Infantry, with whom my uncle fought, during our Nation's response to an enemy that was seemingly formidable until great men decided that Freedom is worth fighting for. GENRE. There's a problem loading this menu right now. This item: The Jungleers: A History Of The 41st Infantry Division by William F. McCartney Paperback $21.56. 37th Infantry Division – “The Buckeye Division” 38th Infantry Division – “The Cyclone Division” 40th Infantry Division – “Sunshine Division” 41st Infantry Division – “The Jungleers” 42nd Infantry Division – “The Rainbow Division” 43rd Infantry Division “Winged Victory Division” 44th Infantry Division Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! The documentary "Jungleers in Battle, the 41st Infantry Division of World War II" will premier at the Oregon Historical Society on October 2nd at 7pm. 2 No. History. Please try again. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Hargis Westerfield is a great man and historian, Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2018, Dr. Hargis Westerfield is a great man and historian. I am so appreciative to have just discovered this epic work and it has allowed me to better appreciate the hard work and sacrifice that our Soldiers have made in preserving our Nation's Freedom and in fact Freedom around the world. 41st Infantry Division: Fighting Jungleers. This is the legacy of the FIGHTING JUNGLEERS in World War II Pacific theater. Be the first one to, The Jungleers: A History Of The 41st Infantry Division, Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, United States. In over 200 histories (over 400,000 words) we have compiled the most dramatic and accurate history possible about almost all companies – or battalions where company histories were impossible to obtain. 41st Infantry Division Association Papuan, New Guinea, Southern Philippines, Japan. After the United States entered the war in December 1941, the 41st Division conducted coastal defense duty from the Canadian border south into Oregon. DIVISION CHRONICLE The 41st Infantry Division arrived in Australia, 7 April 1942, and underwent intensive training. I don't know about other books for US Divisions, but I have a few books that I bought to read more detail on about the war from the perspective of some of my family connections. The video intersperses actual footage and present day interviews with members of the division about their experiences during the war. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The 41st was the first complete American division sent overseas after Pearl Harbor. Originally assigned to Fort Lewis, Washington, it trained there until ordered overseas in early 1942. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. The book does have kind of a "keep your chin up, grin and bear it" look at the jungle fighting (kind of like the war movies made during the war). If the author hadn't obliterated the works of individuals I would've given this book 5 stars. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Three men from the 41st Ordnance Company rescued There are no discussion topics on this book yet. In December 1942, General Douglas MacArthur decided to commit more American troops to the Battle of Buna-Gona. Another good book for your library. There the 41st Division completed jungle and amphibious training before heading into the combat zone at Papua, New Guinea in December 1942. 41st Infantry Division History Book, Chapter 16 Chapter 16: Peaceful Invasion Then the news of Japan’s willingness to surrender broke, it found the Jungleers training for another amphibious assault. JG, good stories but looks like someone just copied older stuff, Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2017. my dad fought in this division, so what can I say, good stories but looks like someone just copied older stuff. The Jungleers: A History Of The 41st Infantry Division March 1, 2007, Kessinger Publishing, LLC Paperback in English zzzz. This is a very capably compiled book by a very pretentious author. II 1948 The above marker, dedicating the Sunset highway to Oregon's 41st Division, has been installed at the intersection of Necanicum and Sunset highway. 41st Infantry Division Fighting Jungleers. I do recommend this book, but with that caviat. It consisted of the 81st Infantry Brigade (161st and 162nd Infantry Regiments) and the 82nd Infantry Brigade (163rd and 164th Infantry Regiments). 41st INFANTRY DIVISION, 1943-1945 19,600 pages (approximate) Boxes 960-984 The 41st Infantry Division, nicknamed the ―Jungleers‖ and previously called the Sunset Division, was activated on September 16, 1940 from the National Guard Division of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and … Condition is Used. That gave the 41st Infantry Division another nickname: The Jungleers. In early 1942, the division, now the 41st Infantry Division, sailed for Australia as one of the first U.S. Army divisions sent overseas. Description. History of the 41st infantry division during World War Two “If we had not been there, it would have been another world — because … Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2011. The brigade has seen combat in the Iraq War in 2003 and 2008. Currently unavailable. He was in the Montana National Guard, and when Pearl Harbor was bombed, they were mobilized into the "Montana Regiment" of the Jungleers. 2000 102nd Infantry Division. Very minimal damage to the … We 41st Infantry Division veterans can rightly be proud of the great history which we have written over 38 years. (3) Battle Stars: Papua - New Guinea, Southern Philippines, (10) Spear-heads, Aitape, Biak, Hollandia, Nassau Bay, Wade-Arare-Toem, Palawan, Zamboanga, Jolo, Sanga Sanga Island, Sulu Archipelago. This edition published in 1948 by Infantry Journal Press in Washington. Detailed battle accounts from beach landings at New Guinea to the Philippines. Unknown With Art Alsos, Judy Alsos, Francis Catanzaro, Raymond Chapin. BULLETIN. Internet Archive BookReader The Jungleers: A History Of The 41st Infantry Division On 26 November 1917 the first elements of the division embarked for Europe as part of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF). The 163rd Regimental Combat Team, under the command of Colonel Jens A. Doe, was alerted on 14 December 1942.: 33 It arrived at Port Moresby on 27 December. The history of the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team can be traced back to 1887 when the Summers Law established the Oregon National Guard. Instead, he tells how this company or that group accomplished something. The 41st Ordnance Company of the 41st Infantry Division were camped in the Rockhampton Showgrounds in December 1942 when they witnessed the crash of an RAAF Tiger Moth on 11 December 1942. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. 161st Infantry Regiment 162nd Infantry Regiment The author contributed a lot of stories to their survivors' periodical. Please try again. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. January 1 ... Navy Seabee Veterans of America, Inc. 2001 9th Infantry Division. Westerfield served in the 163rd Infantry Regiment of the 41st Division and acted as historian for the Division. In April 1944, the division made amphibious landings at Hollandia and Aitape, where resistance was minor. 2. The Jungleers: A History Of The 41st Infantry Division ... A History Of The 41st Infantry Division [1st ed.] I purchased this book because my father-in-law was a member of the 41st Division during WW2 and served in the South Pacific. Includes "before and after" pictures and biographies of members. Then again in Afghanistan in 2014. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. The first elements of the 41st, mainly the 163d Infantry, arrived by air in New Guinea on 27 December 1942. Not in Library. This book "41st Infantry Division" gives the story play by play with lots of photos, kind of like an Army version of a high school yearbook. 1997. 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