Barrett saw a lot of combat during World War II. Despite the hardships–or maybe because of them–he maintained a deep appreciation for the simple things: a hot meal or even a piece of fresh fruit. This video was produced for the Rotary Club of Brookline, Massachusetts, in association with the Veterans History Project.
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The Last Orange
Monday, February 1st, 2010Barrett saw a lot of combat during World War II. Despite the hardships–or maybe because of them–he maintained a deep appreciation for the simple things: a hot meal or even a piece of fresh fruit. This video was produced for the Rotary Club of Brookline, Massachusetts, in association with the Veterans History Project.
Enemy Weather
Friday, May 1st, 2009
If you do not see the video below, click the link to be directed to the video on YouTube: Play “Enemy Weather”
If the enemy didn’t get you, the horrible weather would, says Phil, who manned a howitzer during the Allied invasion of Italy during World War II.
Patton’s Bridges
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
Bob’s grandson helps him answer the question, “Grandpa, what did you do during the war?”
Bar Mitzvah Watch
Sunday, February 1st, 2009Len tells how a humble gift played a pivotal role in the Battle of the Bulge during the Second World War.
Trenches
Monday, December 1st, 2008
Jay was born in India, educated in England, and practiced family medicine in New Hampshire for nearly 40 years. He endured the Blitz in London during World War II and lived to tell the tale. Jay’s three children and four grandchildren love hearing stories of his adventures.
In this story, Jay tells of his school’s preparations for war in 1938.
