Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
After a few years as a civilian, Marbaugh is called back into action for the Korean War and has to leave his young family.
Marbaugh’s time in Korea continues on, during which they face freezing cold and intense fighting.
After deadly skirmishes with the Chinese, Maurbaugh’s unit is forced to retreat from Yudam-Ni.
After fighting so hard in Korea, Marbaugh’s previous physical injuries start to take a toll and he leaves his men and makes his way to Japan.
Marbaugh finally is able to return home after his time overseas. He remained in the Marines for a while before finally retiring.
PFC Russell Halsey (Co A, 1st BN, 8th Marines, 2nd Division) was part of the Marine Corps during WWII. In this personal account, he describes the battles of Saipan & Tinian; from the landings to the fierce fighting, and ultimately being injured on Tinian.
Sidney Otto talks about his time in the 65th Armored Infantry Battalion, 20th Armored Division, which was stationed in Europe during WWII. This memoir was put together based on a notebook that Sidney kept with him throughout his service.
The opening pages of Stuart Jamison's gripping account of the life and death of his ARVN unit in Vietnam.
Stuart Jamison recounts his days in Xa Xiem during New Year's Eve and meeting his fellow officers, as well as coming face to face with death for the first time.
Stuart Jamison's dynamic account of the first day of the Tet Offensive, as well as the asssault on Rach Gia.
