Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
1:31 | Sam Holliday remarks at how "amazingly unprepared" his unit was for combat in Korea.
As a 24-year old first lieutenant, Sam Holliday describes his first combat experience when his convoy was ambushed by North Korean troops.
After being ambushed by North Korean forces his first day in combat, Sam Holliday remembers retaliating with the first successful battle of the Korean War.
Sam Holliday remembers taking on the 6th North Korean Division during a battle in the "Notch".
Sam Holliday describes the type of combat he faced during the Korean War.
After a battle at Chinju Hill, Sam Holliday recalls dealing with a fellow soldier who had sent prisoners off to their deaths.
While maneuvering through a "hot bed of communist support," Sam Holliday remembers his men being ambushed by violent locals.
Sam Holliday discusses his run in with disorganized and rowdy Turkish troops during the Korean War.
Sam Holliday talks about how he became the last American to leave Pyongyang, North Korea, in 1950.
Sam Holliday remembers taking part in the battle of Many Fingered Hill, the last Chinese defensive position south of the 38th parallel.
Sam Holliday describes the planning and execution behind taking a well defended position from Chinese troops on "Triple Nickel Hill" (Hill 555), just north of the 38th parallel in North Korea.
Sam Holliday talks about planning for suspected assaults from Chinese and North Korean troops, and one such defense which involved a bayonet charge.
Near the end of the Korean War, Sam Holliday describes how he planned withdrawal routes in order to lessen the impact of Chinese or North Korean assaults.
Sam Holliday remembers defending the Pusan Perimeter, which he regards as the most decisive battle of the Korean War.
Sam Holliday remarks at how "amazingly unprepared" his unit was for combat in Korea.
Sam Holliday discusses the training, discipline and education of the North Korean troops and insurgents.
