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Robert von der Osten
1920 - 2016
Radioman 1/c, USS LST-388
Author of LST 388: A World War II Journal
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LSTs: Evacuating the Wounded at Normandy
LSTs of WWII and their role as designated casualty ships at Normandy
Barbara von der Osten
Jun 9, 20192 min read
Far From Home for Christmas
This post first appeared on WWII historical fiction author Gail Kittleson's blog (11/29/2018) With the start of December comes planning...
Barbara von der Osten
Dec 3, 20182 min read
Recollections of WWII Blog
Often times, you come across a blog that you really connect with, purely by accident. So was the case when I chanced upon Recollections...
Barbara von der Osten
Nov 6, 20181 min read
Salerno: Another Dunkirk?
What was really happening on the beaches of Salerno in Italy 75 years ago today? With the release of the movie Dunkirk in 2017, it...
Barbara von der Osten
Sep 9, 20183 min read
DDay June 6, 1944
This map shows the USS LST-388's path to Omaha Beach 74 years ago today. Here is what Robert von der Osten had to say about the troops...
Barbara von der Osten
Jun 6, 20181 min read
The Never-Ending Project
During World War II, Robert von der Osten kept journals from his time in boot camp to the invasions of Sicily, Salerno and Normandy. In...
Barbara von der Osten
Apr 17, 20181 min read
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