Harmon’s return to the 2nd Armored Division brought him to one of the most crucial battles of World War II – The Battle of the Bulge – where he was joined by proud graduates of the Norwich University Corps of Cadets who locked shields and fought like Spartans under his command…
I was invited to sign books at the university bookstore a few weeks ago and was surprised by the turnout and energy of the students I had the pleasure to meet. Norwich students today have an enthusiasm and passion for Norwich history that I’m embarrassed to say I lacked when I was a cadet. I [...]
After staring down Field Marshall Erwin Rommel at the Kaserine Pass, Ernie Harmon was reassigned as commander of the First Armored Division (aka “Old Ironsides”) – recently labeled “non-combat worthy” by the British. Harmon’s solution was to train, train, train. By Autumn the First A.D. had captured over 40,000 Nazi soldiers including six commanding generals. [...]
