The Riviera The next map from the book 'The Riviera To The Rhine' shows the Allies' invasion of Southern France, code named Operation 'Dragoon' August 15-16, 1944. George participated in this invasion. Click here.The 15th Infantry's assault at Alpha Yellow, executed on schedule, followed the pattern at Alpha Red. Again mines rather than German fire caused the few casualties suffered. Ost troops of the 242d Division, stunned by the air and naval bombardment, surrendered at the earliest opportunity. p111. George encountered one of the wounded casualties of the German mine explosions during this attack. He also got his first wound here ( Purple Heart click here). Neither of these was a fond memory of his. Again, he referred to himself as lucky here as well.
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