40's and 8's were the accomodations for many of the men leaving the Ardennes when the Bulge broke out in mid-december 1944.Lt Loyle McReynolds (left) and  Lt George Miles(r) stand in the doorway.If there was ever a doubt in your mind where the term came from,check the sign (in French) next to the door:'Hommes 40-Chevaux 8'= 40 men - 8 horses.
George included a commentary on the back of the photo reading,'Hard to believe that I fought a war in a trenchcoat-very  Gregory Peckish'
==courtesy,George Miles==
Greetz,brummbar

40's and 8's

American and English soldiers on their way to Eindhoven are passing through Veghel(crossing Sluis IV),19 september 1944.Greetz,brummbar

Liberation of the Netherlands

April 5th, 1945-Lt. Col. Hal D. McCown of the 119th, 2nd Bn, questions German prisoners on the banks of the Weser River, at Ohr, Germany.(rudeerude)