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Deryck Cook describes the trauma experienced by soldiers in Europe who witnessed German atrocities during World War II.

Hillard Pouncy describes Benjamin O. Davis Jr.'s efforts to keep the Tuskegee Airmen program alive.

James Russell describes his first major promotion in the telephone business.

James Russell recalls the factors leading to his decision to quit coal mining.

James Russell describes his ship's speedy return to the United States after the war.

James Russell describes the role his ship played off mainland Japan, while American planes flew bombing missions there.

James Russell describes the role his ship played in the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945.

James Russell recalls his interactions with people in the Philippines during the Second World War.

James Russell recalls how the U.S. Navy censored letters written by sailors.

James Russell describes his ship's encounter with a Japanese ship in the Mariana Islands.

James Russell explains how his ship fired phosphorescent shells during night attacks to provide light for American soldiers fighting on the islands.

James Russell recalls how a new captain improved the record of the USS John D. Henley.

James Russell recalls the fighting capability of his ship, the USS John D. Henley.

James Russell recalls how his ship, the USS John D. Henley, sailed up the Mississippi River to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to load artillery in preparation for the Pacific war.

James Russell describes his training at sonar school in Key West, Florida.

James Russell recalls how he chose the U.S. Navy and reported for boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois.