World War II Oral History

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Where there's wool, there's a way
"The Longest Yarn" makes its U.S. debut
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A picture, a thousand words, and the pre-O.J. Crime of the Century
I tend to overuse the word “iconic,” but as long as I can remember, I’ve been describing the above photo, of a column of tanks heading into the Battle…
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A novena, deja vu, and a battlefield commission
Part 2 of my 1993 interview with Lieutenant Bob Hagerty
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The medal nobody wanted
A veteran's reflections on the Purple Heart
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A hitch in the cavalry, a court martial, and a tank named Ann-Marie
Part 1 of my interview with Lieutenant Bob Hagerty
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The "Eight Ball" Who Earned the Distinguished Service Cross
Buried in my archive is an account of an action I never thought I'd find
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Bob Hagerty's First War Story
With 11 months in combat and an encore in Korea, it wouldn't be his last
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World War II Oral History
World War II Oral History
I discuss the themes and lessons of WW2 based on my hundreds of hours of recorded interviews and conversations with World War II veterans.
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