General Courney Hodges

General Courtney Hicks Hodges

General Hodges was the commander of the US 1st Army in Europe in World War II. Born in Georgia, January 5, 1887, Hodges entered the Army in 1906, enlisting as a private. He would be promoted into an officer rank within three years. By 1941, he was a major general. During World War II he had various commands including X Corps, Third Army and First Army. He died January 16, 1966.

General Hodges on Film

Watch General Hodges on the following combat film dvds by Combat Reels:

1st Infantry Division in Europe
4th Infantry Division in Normandy
28th Infantry Division in Europe 1944
5th Armored Division in Europe 1944

36th Infantry Division Liberation of Western Europe $34.99 DVD Details

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