Boppard am Rein, Germany where the 87th Infantry Division crossed over the Rhine River on the night of March 24, 1945.
Other crossings were made at Rhens and Brey.
The 87th Infantry Division Association visited here June 1996.
Tour led by Earle Hart; A-345.
Mr. John McAuliffe; M-347 - contributed most of the pictures in this gallery as well as all the others on this site.
He is most interested in anyone's comments, memories, or general thoughts.
Just click "comment" at bottom left of this gallery page.
Also
For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
Another scene of the Medieval
Marksburg Castle at Braubach on the Rhine as seen from Rhens....
The Castle is almost across from Boppard..More opposite from Rhens.
The 347th Regiment attempted and made crossings of the Rhine River March 25, 1945 - WWII.
After crossing, elements of K,L,M-347 entered the castle.
To see all photos submitted from many about the 87th Infantry Division, or to submit yours, go to:
http://history06.smugmug.com
and
For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com

Another scene of the Medieval
Marksburg Castle at Braubach on the Rhine as seen from Rhens....
The Castle is almost across from Boppard..More opposite from Rhens.
The 347th Regiment attempted and made crossings of the Rhine River March 25, 1945 - WWII.
After crossing, elements of K,L,M-347 entered the castle.
To see all photos submitted from many about the 87th Infantry Division, or to submit yours, go to:
http://history06.smugmug.com
and
For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
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