I have scanned over 50 pages of a book about the story of the 175th Engineer Regiment's building of the Po River Bridge in 1945. Not sure how I should post it here of if this is the right place to do that. I am new to this media. (never "talked" to anyone via a website). I do not want to jam up anything so I will insert it page by page. I am sure I will be told if that is the incorrect way to do it.
Personal note: In 1965 while stationed in Orleans, France, my father, mother and sister took a camping vacation to the site of this bridge. Although the bridge had been replaced sometime during the ensuing 20 years, they were able to camp a short distance from the bivouac site where the regiment had stayed during the construction. Don't know how many 175th vets are still around but it has been my observation that Engineer Soldiers during WWII tended to be a bit older than the infantrymen. My guess is that many enlisted Engineers were skilled journeymen prior to service and therefore more "seasoned" than a draftee or non skilled Soldier. Any thoughts on this?
