Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

(23,725 posts)

9. my father did not talk much about the war, and I think he carried a major

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 11:56 PM

23 hrs ago

depression for the rest of his life as a result of being there

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

10 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Heather Cox Richardson: Sealing the Bulge Episode 9, The Battle of the Bulge [View all] erronis Yesterday OP

I had an uncle who served in the Battle of the Bulge. bucolic_frolic Yesterday #1

Thanks, enjoyed your post, as usual. /nt bucolic_frolic Yesterday #3

My father served in the Battle of the Bulge MaryMagdaline Yesterday #4

You were lucky (I think) to have those memories from your father. erronis Yesterday #5

Thank you. I'm glad also that my father would talk about things. MaryMagdaline Yesterday #6

my father did not talk much about the war, and I think he carried a major yellowdogintexas 23 hrs ago #9

That tracks so much with my father's experience MaryMagdaline 7 hrs ago #10

Old Blood and Guts lefthandedskyhook Yesterday #7