Rapids River

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stoneyjr78
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I heard about the 36th Division and the Rapido River from my dad. He said some towns in Texas stopped holding reunions for several classes because the men were all killed at the river. He also told me Mark Clark was not welcome in Texas. I have his book Bloody River by Martin Blumenson. There are other books available and some studies. Any recommendations for more information?
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ja86
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Rick Atkinson's The Day of Battle gives a good overview of the Italian campaign
EnglishElhew07
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The Texas Army is a good one if you can find it.

My grandfather was an officer in I Company, 143rd Infantry Regiment in the 36th.

He was at the Battle of the Rapido River and at San Pietro. I never met him as he died before my time. My mom said he hardly ever spoke about the war but never missed an opportunity to cuss Mark Clark. Hated him to the day he died.
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