(1894 - 1979) General of the U.S. Army. He directed the construction of the 1,519-mile ALCAN Highway, commanded the Provisional Engineer Special Brigade Group in the assault on Omaha Beach, and directed Combat Command B, 9th Armored Div. in its heroic actions in the Ardennes and in its capture of the Ludendorff Bridge over the Rhine. Fine association T.L.S. on 7th Army letterhead, 1p. 4to., [n.p.], June 23, 1953 to Gen. Geoffrey Keyes who formerly had Hoge's command. Hoge sends a copy of the promotional publication Seventh Army: ‘Pyramid of Strength’ (included), adding: '...As a former commander of this great organization, you are part of its history and responsible for many of its accomplishments. We of the Seventh Army are proud of the history and traditions we have inherited and wish to join you in a silent toast to all who have done so much to make them possible...' Also included are two large printed maps showing the army's route through Europe and its invasions of southern France and Sicily. Fine.