The history of the 85^th Division is not heavily documented on the web. However there are a few links of special interest to those interested in the Italian campaign and/or the men of the 337^th Regiment and 85^th Division.

• Gail Brown's tribute to her father, Lt. Harry Albright who served with Company A, 337^th and was killed in action May 12, 1944 near Minturno.
• "Memories of Minturno" - a veteran's memories of this Italalian city where the 337^th first entered battle

• John Heiser's 85th Division and 339th (Polar Bear) Regiment site with information on the planned 85^th Division Monument at Camp Shelby, MS
• Polar Bear History in Russia by the Univ. of Michigan

• Dad's War- A super site by Wes Johnston that will help you start your research on World War II servicemen, including your father, mother, or grandparents.

• World War II Veteran- Gordon Johnson- A great report on Mr. Johnson, a former member of K Company, 339th Infantry

• Custer Men and Dixie Boys- Site by Steve Cole whose father served with the 328th Field Artillery Battalion

There are many sources of books about WWII and the Italian Campaign. Some of my favorites include:

• Stone & Stone
• US Government Printing Office
• US Army Military History Institute
• Battery Press
• Bibliofind (a source for used books)

The National Archives in College Park, Maryland, has a large collection of records pertaining to the 85^th Division and the 337^th, 338^th, and 339^th Regiments. You can contact them at: