Veteran's Stories > WWII

During the 2nd World War thousands of postmen volunteered to help on the western front. From a small village in Vermont, one postmen sign ups together to do his bit for the country. Whilst delivering correspondence to his brothers in arms they witness firsthand the brutal condition of trench warfare. An attack on the Germans lines is imminent, Steve tries his hardest to make one last ditch effort to bond with his future father in law, Mills. Not only does Steve have to battle the grief of trench warfare but also battle for Mills’ approval for marriage. As front line prepares to attack. Final letters are given to the Postman to be delivered home. Can these letters from the trenches offer ...

The 319th Bomb Squadron of the 90th Bombardment Group known as The Jolly Rogers was a member of the 5th Army Air Force in WWII.They fought the Imperial Japanese military throughout the South West Pacific. The 90th Bombardment Group Heavy, was commanded by Lt. General George C. Kenney. The 319th Bombardment Squadron, nicknamed; Asterperious, is one of four bomb squadrons of the 90th Bombardment Group. This squadron made history in New Guinea from 1943 Through 1944 in many critical battle campaigns including Wewak, Biak Island, Rabaul and many more. This picture book originally published in 1944 provides readers with a snap shot of life on the front lines during those dangerous times in 19 ...

The story of Ervin F. Wangrow and his Thompson submachine gun clip loading device.

This is the true story of the military career of Andrew J. Adams Jr. who served in WWII, Korean War and Vietnam.

William F. Birdsall fought in WWII as part of Task Force Mars in central Asia. Born in rural Powell, PA he entered basic training a country boy ready to serve his country. This collection of his letters to and from home during WWII give us insight into his thoughts and experiences as he journeys through basic training, to war, and back.

This story, provides unique insight into what Tom Brokaw coined as The Greatest Generation. Chronicling one man's American journey, all the way to victory over the unspeakable evils of the Axis Powers. Hovering in the background of this intriguing account, is the story of the Advanced Section Communications Zone Squad, conceived of by Dwight D. Eisenhower. This tale of struggle under the most primitive conditions is one of heroic valor under fire, spiked with humorous insights into Army life and phrases the G.I.s concocted that endure to pepper our speech today. Including a WWII Slang Dictionary. Travel along this three year journey following a boy who enlisted in the Army to emerges as ...