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[FEATURED GALLERY] Unpublished World War II images from the 76th Division Artillery

August 4, 2019 By James Mitchell Varnum

Here’s a special treat! At the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum, we have a photo album that belonged to a member of the 76th Division Artillery in World War II.

We’re certain that these have never been published before. Some images are captured from the Germans.

  • 76th Recon Bn. Note that most of the troopers have German pistols and the variety of US weapons- M1A1 Thompson, M3 Geasegun, etc.
  • Captioned “Wrecked Nazi planes on
    the road top Burgstadt, Germany”
  • On the back of the next image.
  • Surrendering Germans with a Kubelwagon, their attempt at a Jeep.
  • More defeated German soldiers.
  • On the back of the next image.
  • Hand grenade fishing removes a lot of the challenge….
  • Caption says plane was shot down by the 76th Divisions anti-aircraft artillery.
  • On the back of the next image.
  • Not all POWs were re-homed like this, but I’m sure he was a welcome exception.
  • American GI poses in an abandoned Stuka, long obsolete by 1945.
  • Destroyed Heinkel 111 bomber, Germany 1945
  • 76th Division soldiers pose with two captured German railroad guns.
  • Abandoned Junkers 87 “Stuka” dive bomber in Germany, 1945.
  • Captured German photo from Russia, 1941
  • On the back of the next image.
  • Destroyed Soviet armor; captured German photo.
  • On the back of the next image.
  • Destroyed Soviet fighter planes; captured German photo.
  • German artillery in Russia, 1941/42. Captured photo.
  • Jeep
  • US Armor on a train, most appear to have battle damage.
  • Knocked out German Panther tank.
  • Same Panther tank. Close-up on damage.
  • US Armor on a train, most appear to have battle damage.
  • Stuart light tanks.
  • Wrecker German night fighter, Germany, 1945
  • French Renault FT-17 light tank from World War I with German graffiti; France, 1945

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[DEC. 12 DINNER MEETING] Speaker Greg Banner on The Halifax Disaster

December 3, 2022 By James Mitchell Varnum

In December 1917, a World War I ammunition ship blew up in Halifax Harbour, Nova Scotia. This massive event was listed as the largest man-made explosion in human history prior to atomic weapons and totally devastated the city. Thousands died. Our December speaker, Varnum Member Greg Banner, will describe the background, event, response, and results and discuss aspects of military, nautical, local, and emergency response history.

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The Varnum Continentals are committed to the preservation of the historic heritage of our community, our state, and our nation. Please take a virtual tour of our museums to learn more about our mission to encourage patriotism. You can participate with us through active membership and/or philanthropic support in our non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Museum tours are welcomed and our facilities may be rented for suitable events.

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The Varnum Continentals are committed to encourage patriotism through the Varnum Armory Museum, the Continental Militia, and the James Mitchell Varnum House and thus to preserve, support, and communicate the military history of our community, our state, and our nation.

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