64^th ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION OF PLZEN

“Convoy Down Memory Lane from Yesterday and Today”

CZECH REPUBLIC

1945 - 2009

WAR MACHINES FROM YESTERDAY OF LONG DAYS PAST WW-II

&

WAR MACHINES OF THE PRESENT DAY UNITED STATES ARMY

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION CORPS

Since 1990 after the fall of communism, Plzen has been the meeting and starting point of the many liberation celebrations that are held in many countries throughout Europe.

At the end of the 1200s, simultaneously with the foundation of Plzen, work began on St Bartholomew's Church, the dominant feature of the town.

When visibility is good, its slim tower (measuring 102.26 meters, it is the highest church tower in Bohemia) provides a view of the Šumava area, located 70 kilometers away.

An argillite statue of the Madonna graces the main altar of the church. Created in the so-called beautiful style, this medieval jewel has great importance for Europe.

In 1993, Pope John Paul II established a bishopric in Plzen and St Bartholomew's church was promoted to a cathedral.

The 1^st of May each year throughout the city is adorned with American flags.

Military enthusiasts from many places in European come to participate with their collection of WW-II military vehicles.

Vehicles which were the backbone of the American and allied forces during the invasion and the grandfather of the biggest logistical movement of war machines needed to defeat the enemy and bring an end to WW-II in Europe.

Published by the Stars & Stripes in Paris in 1944-1945.

Willys Jeeps

US Army Medical Corps

In the time of need, it has always been the US Army Medical Corps, who has worked with speed. Medics, doctors and nurses made up from a special breed.

Saving lives and caring for the wounded, these men and women who have been called for this special need, making this as their humanitarian creed.

Soldiers are always very creative in finding a place to take a nap.

Truck, Cargo, 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6 (deuce and a half).

Truck, Cargo, 2 1/2 Ton, 6x6, (deuce and a half) with 50 cal mounts.

Dodge ¾ Ton

Bedford

Cadillac staff car

A SALUTE TO OLD GLORY WHO ALWAYS FLYS FREELY.

“ SOLDIERS OF TODAY, VETERANS OF TOMMORROW ”.

During World War II, "Kilroy Was Here ", began as graffiti in homes and wherever the American G.I.s were stationed overseas.

Eventually the saying came to represent America's worldwide presence to where Kilroy was even present in bunkers, and other places by American soldiers in Vietnam.

Today, “Kilroy Was Here!” remains a whimsical symbol of the momentous achievements made by an entire generation of Americans for some humor during their darkest hours during war.

“ KILROY WAS HERE! ”

(Left) Cpt. Morgan, 2^nd SCR and Cpt. Polasek, 2^nd SCR (Right)

(Middle) European repersentative Society of the Fifth Division, United States Army.

Pictures provided by:

Pavla Lenerova

Jakub Velebny

Victor Vrchlavsky

Acknowledgment:

City of Plzen

2^nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, United States Army

Society of the Fifth Division, United States Army

A heart felt gratitude of thanks to veterans of all wars for their service and unselfish sacrifices for the freedoms that we enjoy around the world today.

A special thanks to the many people and different organizations that have made this recognition reality and the memories of the soldiers from WW-II.

Webmaster

Ing. Miroslav, Schubert

This Website is protected by copyright as a collective work or compilation under U.S. and International Copyright Laws.

(Including, but not limited to text, content, and graphics remain exclusively the property of GJT- Historical Military Publications).

These files may not be used without prior written consent of the authors. Copyright © 2002 - 2005 -2006-2008-2009

Neither the United States Army nor any other component of the Department of Defense has approved, endorsed, or authorized this product/service/activity.

Neither the army of the Czech Republic nor any other component of the Ministry of Defense of the Czech Republic has approved, endorsed, or authorized this publication/service/activity.

Notice:

All materials contained in the domain societyofthefifthdivision.com and associated websites with fifthinfantrydivision.com as part of their domain name are covered by one or more portions of US copyright laws. Unauthorized copying or use can be prosecuted under these laws. All rights reserved by The Society of the Fifth Division, U.S. Army and/or the original authors.