Bibliography

Primary Databases: Nebraska State Historical Society. Dean Woods. Lincoln, NE: Military Personnel Records. Accessed 2012. The Nebraska State Historical Society was very generous in sharing their records. These records were simple to access as they were in a digital format and sent straight to my email. The records included hand-written letters to Deans wife Thelma and typed letters to Thelma informing her of her husbands passing as well as his awarded Purple Heart. Letters: Lee, W.C. "Headquarters 101st Airborne Division." Letter to General Orders. 19 Aug. 1942. MS. Camp Claiborne, Louisiana, n.p. Major General W.C. Lee expressed his abundant confidence in the 101st Airborne Division and its ability to perform against the enemy. He explains that the emblem of an eagle is an appropriate symbol for his Division by writing that it will, Crush its enemies by falling upon them like a thunderbolt from the skies. Periodicals: "War Comes to the People of Normandy." Life: Overseas Service Edition 3 July 1944: 5. Print. The article in this edition of Life describes to the American people that the taking of Cherbourg was a major triumph and would allow the military a reliable checkpoint in the delivery of supplies to the front. The citizens of Cherbourg both cheered and damned the Allies for they had freed their home but also brought the war and more turmoil. The Nazis oppression to the Jewish people was evident even in this area as signs displayed the message, Admittance to Jews Forbidden. "Yanks Mop Up in Cherbourg." The Stars and Stripes [New York, NY] 27 Jan. 1944, 4th ed.: 1. Print. The day after the purge of Nazis in Cherbourg, this article was printed to inform the public of the events that occurred. It described the stubbornness of the German General Karl Willhelm von Schlieben: the famous general refused to give unconditional surrender. While there, the Americans were able to seize 3,400 prisoners of war. Tragically, the city was nearly ruined due to German demolition and Allied bombardment.

Secondary National Personnel Records. Dean Woods. St. Louis, MO: Military Personnel Records Center. Accessed 2012. The records obtained from the National Personnel Records in St. Louis was a compilation of different information about Dean put into one place using primary sources as its base. "The Capture of Cherbourg." Utah Beach Landing Museum. 50480 Sainte Marie du Mont. 25 Jun. 2012.

A museum plaque at the Utah Beach Landing Museum describes the effort given to capturing Cherbourg. It describes the tactics of Collins which included heavy fire and bombardment: the bombardment requires the help of more than 1,000 airplanes.