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)

Questioning German prisoners

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

US soldiers burning japanise military base