January Uniform of the Month - War Correspondents

Will's typewriter, field desk and a stack of YANK magazines.  We had to set it up on two chairs this year - next year we'll get a table.

The guys wanted to see me draw something with a few more curves, so this is Julie Bishop, a YANK pin-up girl.

Some of the 84th Division "Railsplitters" getting prepared in the barracks.

Our event coordinator, Dave Hruska, going over the details of the day to come. That furry Russian cap works well in the cold.  

Another Combat Correspondent from YANK Magazine.  He worked as a photographer throughout the day with a 1940's camera.

Will's all stuffed with goodies for the morning march.  He's wearing some spiffy new M1939 Leather Riding Gloves.

Another shot of Will as we march to our first scenario of the day.  He has a M1938 Map Case and a Transitional Lightweight Gas Mask Bag.

Some of the Railsplitters stopping along the roadside near Recht.  The sun came in and out all day long.

This is me working on a sketch out in the field.  I found it very challenging as guys were constantly moving from place to place.

Associated Press writer, Will Green, takes a break from the action.  Note the green Correspondent's Brassard on his left sleeve.

Life Magazine Combat Artist, Eric Krelle, grabs a drink just northeast of Recht.  He is wearing a M1936 Musette Bag on his left hip.

The 84th Division men prepare to move out.  Most are wearing the M1943 Field Jacket with Wool Trousers and M1943 Combat Boots.

Looks like Will is trying to fall in with the Germans... wrong side buddy!

We got a fire going to cook a few K-Rations between scenarios.  Some of the Railsplitters know that hot chow is better than cold chow.

Will's only weapon in the field, a M1917 Bolo Knife.  And man, what a knife!

Our Canadian friends wearing their Denison smocks and Scrim Scarves, also known as Face Veils.  I love their uniform!

Private James Welborn takes a breather during a lull in the action.

Will's second fire of the day in the town of Recht.  What happens every time Will gets hungry - he just makes another fire!

A black and white photo of some soldiers in the town of Recht.

A battle-hardened, yet smiling Combat Artist late in the day.  Yes, that's a pretty fine mustache indeed.

Last photo of the day, the Railsplitters waiting for orders along the roadside.