PIO Research Project from 2002  Bulletin Bd. Index    NEXT "G.I. BLUES" Starring Elvis Presley and featuring the 3rd Armored Division   INDEX   Publicity Art < START Production Background Edwards Kaserne John's Gasthaus Drake Kaserne Friedberg Formation Frankfurt Train Station Trucks Pass Station Deuce-and-a-half Homburger Landstrasse Entering Edwards Stroll to Gasthaus Gig Elvis Sings "G.I. Blues" Lili of "Cafe Europa" Elvis Soaps Up Barracks Room Tanks in Motor Pool Sarge Chews Out Elvis Tanks Near Friedberg Elvis Handles Shell Sarge Chews Out Crew Elvis as Tank Gunner Gig at Wiesbaden AFB Frankfurt Airport Elvis Serenades Lili All Day with Lili The Big Kiss Song "Frankfurt Special"   Filmed in 1959-60, "G.I. Blues" is a treasure trove of memories for all U.S. soldiers who served in Germany during the 50's, 60's, and even the 70's. Elvis himself had served as a tanker with the 3rd Armored in 1958-60. In 2001, the movie was re-released on DVD format and is available from Amazon.com (and others) for around $18.00 plus shipping. It's no longer available in VHS video cassette. For the ultimate "blast from the past," this DVD is a G.I. classic. Click on items above for more inspiration. USEFUL TIP: Start with top left item ("Publicity Art") and then click "Next" on each following page to advance through all items in order above. Or return to Index at anytime to pick & choose. Return to Top Bulletin Bd. Index    NEXT [Home Page]