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Websites on Personal Accounts: Ace 1945 The story of Captain Gordon H. McDaniel including photographs. Arnhem Story of Escape An in depth story from one of the many paratroopers who fought in world war two and jumped at Arnhem and lived, fought got caught and escaped. B-17 Navigator Memoirs Contains detailed mission information and personal comments about each mission from James E. Rung's logbook of missions during World War II. B-24 Pilot: Southwest Pacific, 1945 L. O. Evans' letters to home with photos describing his stay in the Southwest Pacific. Includes recent audio interview with the tail gunner from his crew. Bataan Death March: A Survivor's Story Personal account of a veteran's World War II experiences on Bataan and Corregidor and the rigors of captivity inflicted by the soldiers of the Imperial Japanese Army. Before Taps Sounded The story of an infantryman in the US 1st Division in North Africa, Sicily and Normandy during World War II. BellSouth Digital Storyteller Project offers South Carolina teachers and students a chance to document the living memories of heroes who served the United States in World War II and the Korean Conflict. Information, interviews. Bellum Vobiscum - War Memoirs Memoirs of a Polish civilian caught up in the War. Buck's War PFC Donald "Buck" Brener served in the U.S. Eight Army Division in World War II from late 1944 until the end of the war. Includes photos of Buck and his buddies and a short description of the Battle of the Huertgen Forest. Bud Bridges' War Story Biographical background and life as a P.O.W. in the German camp. Camp Clinton Description of a WWII POW camp in Clinton, Mississippi. Capt. Norman J. Kleiss - Battle of Midway A dive bomber pilot's personal recollections of the battle of Midway. Civvy Street in World War 2 True stories of civilian life in wartime England, written by Tom Fletcher and Patricia Hardy, with pictures, newsreel clips and sounds from the period. D Company, Royal Rifles of Canada An account of the company's action during the Battle of Hong Kong in December 1941, from Major Maurice A. Parker's diary. D-Day, Army and Airborne Info Pictures and links of D-Day. Army and airborne information. Gaston Eve et les Français Libres A tank driver's journey from Africa to Hitler's Berghof with photos. George A. Smith, 7th Division Biography of George Allison Smith, U.S. Army, 7th Division, 49th Field Artillery Batallion. German Resistance in the Third Reich: A Survivors Story The story of Arnold Hencke, a German citizen, including information and images on Fuhlsbüttel Concentration Camp and Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. Grandad's War Memoirs Former Private James Pearce's personal memories of the British 14th Army campaign in Burma 1940-1945. Harmon Buckley: Letters and Photographs Personal letters, photographs, and articles about my grandfather, 1st. Lt. Harmon L. Buckley, 45th Infantry Division, who was killed in action at Salerno, Italy during World War II. HMS Glenroy Personal account of petty officer John Priscott while serving from 1940 to 1941 in the Mediterranean theatre including photos. Honoring Sergeant Carter Information on the life of one of the most decorated black WWII soldiers who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Horrie the Wog-Dog The diary of J.B. Moody, Private VX13091, tells the story of a dog's adventures with the men of the A.I.F. in Egypt, Greece, Crete, and Palestine. Interview with Czech Ace Frantisek Perina Transcript of a fighter pilot who fought for Czechoslovakia, France, and Great Britain. Italy and the Pacific, the 'Forgotten' Campaigns of WWII Personal experiences of author's relatives in WWII campaigns. Photos, weapons, campaign overviews, message forum, polls. Jeff Badger's War Buddies from WWII The story of how one man found his deceased granddad's old war buddies from WW2 - and listened to their stories. Jeszcze Polska Nie Zginela Tribute to Wladislaw Swiader, Polish soldier, forced laborer and displaced person, 1939-1947. Includes photos and images of related documents. Justin Military Oral History Collection Collection of biographies, anecdotes, and stories from American participants, organized by service. Includes photo galleries. The Letters of Private Melvin W. Johnson Personal correspondence, regimental and personal documents, and galleries of photographs. Lt. Col. Roland H. Vogt - D-Day Veteran Site dedicated to Lt. Col Vogt and all D-Day and World War II veterans, with collections of his stories, memoirs, and other information. Luftwaffenhelfer in Hamburg The story of a 16 year old Flakhelfer (anti-aircraft gunner) who served in a Flak-tower in Hamburg in 1944-45. Illustrated with pictures of the tower during the war and as it is today. A Marine Diary: My Experiences On Guadalcanal An eyewitness account of the Battle of Guadalcanal from one of the Marines who fought there. Marine Ernest Ryan Baker The personal story of Ernest Ryan Baker, who died on Iwo Jima during WWII. Marthe Janssen-Leyder Belgian secret army operative describes her secret life and work for her local resistance group, the 59th Brigade Geheim Leger. Memoirs of World War II A personal account of by Harold F. Plank who fought on many battlefronts including Pointe du Hoc on D-day and the Battle of the Bulge. Memories of War A collection of stories from WWII veterans. Olive and Eric, The Web Site Interactive site featuring letters between a couple in England separated by the war. One Man's War A World War II U.S. Navy fighter pilot describes his wartime experiences and shares his photos. Pearl Harbor Remembered A collection of accounts by those who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor Survivors Stories of the survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor, memorials, and a message board. Private Art: WWII Letters To and From Home A collection of letters written by Pvt. Arthur Pranger, 86th Chemical Mortar Battalion, during WWII. Ralph Stobart Robson: Life in the British Royal Navy Eye witness account of the sinking of the Prince of Wales and the Repulse by Ralph Stobart Robson, Signalman in the British Royal Navy. An RCAF Pilot's Story Memoir of a Canadian Coastal Command pilot involved is anti-shipping and anti-submarine warfare. Also includes action photos of U-Boats sunk and the one that got away. Recollections of Lloyd H Bunting Jr Memoir including description of a B-24 combat mission to Palau in June 1944. Rutgers Oral History Archives of WW-II A collection of personal accounts from "the men and women who served on the homefront and overseas". The Second World War Experience Centre Second World War material for study and remembrance, especially personal experiences in the form of diaries, letters, and recorded interviews of those in the armed forces and at home. Secrets and my recollections of World War II This document contains the World War II memories of Gardner L. Friedlander. A Soldier's Journal Selected entries and general description of the personal journal of U.S. Army Sergeant David Rothbart of the 4th Infantry Division in the European Campaign during World War II. Sound Files of World War II Stories True stories of seven people who experienced the horrors firsthand. Southwest Louisiana Veterans Remember World War II Stories and photos of Southwest Louisiana Veterans who served in World War II. Veterans tell their story of where they were and what happened to them in the war. Special Operations Executive Veteran account about this unit formed at the fall of France in 1940, aimed to train agents in the art of sabotage and subversion. 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion Personal page of WWII veteran and POW, accounts of experiences as part of history as well as attempt to unit with other unit members. Stories of a B-17 Pilot during WWII Dedicated to the B-17 "Squawkin Chicken". The author Dewayne Bennett, flew as a pilot the 8th Air Force, 384th Bomb Group, 545th Squadron. The Story of Alfred Porsche Story of a German soldier who narrowly escaped death 24 times. Testimonies of Sacrifice Stories of battles, daily life, and struggles and heroism of ordinary soldiers. Tiger Moth - Reflections of a pupil pilot, June 1944 A trainee pilot's reflections on learning to fly a Tiger Moth aeroplane in the Australian Air Force in 1944, accompanied by a photo of a Tiger Moth. Trevor Allen A former Martin B-26 Marauder crew member presents his stories and correspondence between him and B-26 crews based in England and the Pacific Theater. Tribute to Thomas McNabb A site to pay tribute to Thomas McNabb, JR., F2 USS Indianapolis, CA35, LAS July 30, 1945. Tusgegee Airmen of WWII A salute with history and original photos of the famous "Red Tails", Tusgegee Airmen of WWII in Italy. USMC Peleliu Combat Tribute to Patrick L. Finelli, a USMC WWII veteran who served at Peleliu, Yap and Ulithi with an underwater demolition team. Includes first-person narrative of wartime experiences and links to general information about Peleliu. Viewing War From the Nose B-17 navigator's memoir. Includes photos. Walter McElvain's Letters from World War II Letters home from an American soldier describing his experiences in the Allied invasion of France and Germany. War Photos of Mickey Martins Slide presentation of photographs with information. The Warpath Days, Germany World War II Excerpts from the memoir by the WWII veteran. Wartime News A quarterly commercial newsletter published in the United Kingdom, featuring the personal reminiscences of the veterans of WWII. Will S. Arnett - North Africa B-17 WWII Diary War diary of Will S. Arnett in a B-17 in North Africa during the Second World War. Provides day to day log and roster. William T. Paull The memoirs of William T. Paull, USMC, in the Pacific Theater. Women of World War II Red Cross Clubmobile Includes letters, photographs and audio memories of the women of the American Red Cross Clubmobile "Geronimo". World War II Interview, 32nd Division, Red Arrow Division Personal memories of Henry Brooks, a veteran of 32nd Division. World War II Memoirs - 3rd Infantry Division Official U.S Army Signal Corp photographs taken by Sgt. William Heller of the 3rd Signal Company during World War II. World War II Oral History at Tankbooks.com Includes a selection of first-hand accounts from veterans who fought in WWII. World War II Stories - In Their Own Words Aims to gather and preserve stories of ordinary people who experienced America's most turbulent period. WWII Memories Account of a forced march from Poland to Germany in 1945 undertaken by Lewis Edwards (QVR), photographs, war record and POW card. Drawings and photographs of Friederike Pierer from Austria and personal accounts from a variety of former PoWs and service personnel. Includes requests for help, photographs and links.
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