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Robert James

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As his ship headed for the invasion of Okinawa, Robert James was recuperating from multiple shrapnel wounds he had received in a kamikaze attack. During the action at Okinawa, the ship was very nearly hit again, this time from Japanese bombs. (5:04)

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Like Robert James, every serviceman in the Pacific was filled with dread over the prospect of invading Japan, but it was the only target left. Their fears were wiped away when Harry Truman made the decision to use the atomic bomb. (6:57)

Robert Johnson

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Robert Johnson, an LST captain, recalls landing at Guadalcanal and in the Philippines during World War II. Provided by Sal Strom. This interview is audio only. (5:52)

Robert Jordan

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Robert Jordan recounts how his unit first landed in the Leyte Gulf and their time there. (3:28)

Robert L. Harris

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Finding themselves nearly surrounded by German infantry, Robert L. Harris describes the fighting and horrible weather conditions during the Battle of the Bulge in December of 1944. (5:33)

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After his unit captured the town of Schmidt, Germany, Robert L. Harris recalls a close encounter with German Tiger tanks in February of 1945. (2:24)

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Robert L. Harris recalls engaging in intense combat for the first time in the town of Simmerath, Germany, on Dec. 10, 1944, while his battalion was making their way into Germany to gain control of important dam structures. (5:07)

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Robert L. Harris comments on American troops occasionally shooting German prisoners, and one instance where German troops showed compassion for wounded U.S. troops. (1:23)

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Robert L. Harris shares an example of how quickly tragedy could strike during artillery attacks. (1:23)

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Robert L. Harris describes what was going through his mind when he first faced combat as a replacement during World War II. (:51)