Joining me in this episode is Dr. Denise Neil, Executive Director of the Oklahoma National Guard Museum. Dr. Neil helps share the story of the 45th Infantry Division, the "Thunderbird" Division, which was trained but not yet combat-tested when they landed in Sicily on 10 July 1943. We do touch on the Biscari Massacre, but there will be a dedicated episode for that coming up soon.

This is one of about 30 episodes that help tell the story of the Sicily Campaign in 1943. Links Oklahoma National Guard (https://ok.ng.mil/) Oklahoma National Guard Museum (https://www.facebook.com/45thInfantryDivisionMuseum) The Rock of Anzio: From Sicily to Dachau, A History of the US 45th Infantry Division by Flint Whitlock (Amazon Affiliate Link https://amzn.to/3Y58VCS) Citizen Soldiers: Oklahoma's National Guard by Kenny Franks (Amazon Affiliate Link https://amzn.to/3QifjES) http://www.motheroftanks.com/ads-sponsors-and-affiliate-links/

The Thunderbird Division in Sicily