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WW2 buffs, ever hear of a General Snap?
Posted on 1/7/16 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 1/7/16 at 2:59 pm
I was recently in Bavaria, Southern Germany touring some of the Palaces. One of the palaces, Linderhof, did not take any damage during the war. The guide said that an American General "Snap" protected the palace and became a local hero for doing so. Does anyone have access to any info on Mr. Snap? Or know of a site that I could find some more information? Thanks.
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Posted on 1/7/16 at 3:00 pm to Kingpenm3
I couldn't tell you, I was under General Crackle's command
Posted on 1/7/16 at 3:00 pm to CockHolliday
Pvt. Pop was always milking his orders too
This post was edited on 1/7/16 at 3:02 pm
Posted on 1/7/16 at 3:01 pm to CockHolliday
Ironically, my grandfather, who was a Brigadier General, went by Pop 
Posted on 1/7/16 at 3:01 pm to CockHolliday
He was in charge of the Pop Platoon if I remember correctly.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 3:09 pm to Kingpenm3
I'd imagine there was something lost in translation or the locals gave him a nickname or something to that effect.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 3:15 pm to Kingpenm3
I heard that the platoon under him was made up completely of ex-pat orientals. But they were always fresh and ready for battle.
They were call the Rice Krispies.
They were call the Rice Krispies.
This post was edited on 1/7/16 at 3:16 pm
Posted on 1/7/16 at 3:16 pm to Kingpenm3
Who?
quote:Oh, Snap!
The guide said that an American General "Snap" protected the palace and became a local hero for doing so
Posted on 1/7/16 at 3:21 pm to Kafka
Well, this didn't go as planned.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 3:30 pm to Pavoloco83
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I wonder if he meant Spaatz.
I'm guessing this is what they probably meant. I've never heard of a Gen. Snap. Plus, Gen. Spaatz was overall commander of all bombers in Europe so he would have been in a position to keep a place from being bombed if he wanted to.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 3:40 pm to Darth_Vader
I also dont think Spaatz did the palace any specific favors. There was at one point a move by the UK air ministry to bomb lower priority targets as a morale breaker.
Spaatz championed the idea of the Oil industry being No.1 target with the german railroad being No.2. He reasoned there wasnt a hell of a lot of benefit from blowing up the Koln Cathedral and a bunch of palaces. having recently visited the Koln Cathedral, I am glad it worked out that way.
Spaatz championed the idea of the Oil industry being No.1 target with the german railroad being No.2. He reasoned there wasnt a hell of a lot of benefit from blowing up the Koln Cathedral and a bunch of palaces. having recently visited the Koln Cathedral, I am glad it worked out that way.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 3:42 pm to Kingpenm3
American Zone
Military governors
May 8, 1945 – November 10, 1945 General Dwight D. Eisenhower
November 11, 1945 – November 25, 1945 General George S. Patton (acting)
November 26, 1945 – January 5, 1947 Joseph T. McNarney
January 6, 1947 – May 14, 1949 General Lucius D. Clay
May 15, 1949 – September 1, 1949 Lt. General Clarence R. Huebner (acting)
Military governors
May 8, 1945 – November 10, 1945 General Dwight D. Eisenhower
November 11, 1945 – November 25, 1945 General George S. Patton (acting)
November 26, 1945 – January 5, 1947 Joseph T. McNarney
January 6, 1947 – May 14, 1949 General Lucius D. Clay
May 15, 1949 – September 1, 1949 Lt. General Clarence R. Huebner (acting)
Posted on 1/7/16 at 3:49 pm to Jim Rockford
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There were three US Generals in WWII whose names started with Sn.." Two in the Army Air Force and one in the Medical Corps. None of whom served in Bavaria. Tour guides often get stories garbled.
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Could not have been any of those I think.
Snavely was in the USAAF but commanded night fighters
Sneed also was in the USAAF served in the Pacific
Snyder was a Marine who it looks like never left the states.
Had to be Spaatz.
This post was edited on 1/7/16 at 3:51 pm
Posted on 1/7/16 at 3:52 pm to Pavoloco83
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WW2 buffs, ever hear of a General Snap?
I also dont think Spaatz did the palace any specific favors. There was at one point a move by the UK air ministry to bomb lower priority targets as a morale breaker.
Spaatz championed the idea of the Oil industry being No.1 target with the german railroad being No.2. He reasoned there wasnt a hell of a lot of benefit from blowing up the Koln Cathedral and a bunch of palaces. having recently visited the Koln Cathedral, I am glad it worked out that way.
I've never heard of Spaatz or anyone saving a city from being bombed. He's about the only one who would have been in a position to do so though who also has a name remotely close to "Snap".
Posted on 1/7/16 at 3:53 pm to Kingpenm3
General Snafu
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