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Oliver Diffey

WWII | 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment

Oliver Diffey gets caught up in the notorious Airborne mis-drops over Normandy on D-Day and spends three confusing days trying to find his unit. (5:45)
Oliver Diffey and his unit have to survive the bitter cold during the Battle of the Bulge at the town of Bastogne, surrounded by German troops. (5:26)
Oliver Littlejohn

WWII | U.S. Army, 75th Inf. Division

Dr. Littlejohn describes the weather and tragedies that occurred during his first intense combat assignment. (3:14)
Dr. Littlejohn describes his closest encounter with death during a battle within the Ardennes. (1:39)
Dr. Littlejohn shares an intriguing story of coming into contact with his brother's company and learning of his whereabouts. (2:48)
Part 1: Dr. Littlejohn describes the events that took place during an incredible battle he helped lead in Wolfgantzen, France. (5:09)
Dr. Littlejohn discusses being promoted to platoon sgt. and the effects that the harrowing weather had on him and his men. (2:16)
Dr. Littlejohn describes the biggest disaster in his platoon's history that occurred on a booby trapped island near Holland. (3:36)
Dr. Littlejohn describes the struggles and injuries his platoon faced while taking a town in Belgium. (3:13)
Dr. Littlejohn describes a funny, yet minor injury he received while taking a town in Germany. (2:22)