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Ed Harrell

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Ed Harrell recollects the mystery surrounding a very important and dangerous package the USS Indianapolis was tasked with delivering to the Pacific front - the first atomic bomb. (5:00)

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Ed Harrell makes the case that invading the island of Peleliu was a costly mistake on the Pacific front. (1:38)

Ed Joyeusaz

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Ed Joyeusaz describes the confidence he had in his fellow sailors aboard the USS Yorktown during World War II. (1:08)

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Ed Joyeusaz talks about how the signal bridge became a popular spot among sailors trying to contact each other at sea during World War II. (1:39)

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Ed Joyeusaz remembers watching from aboard the USS Yorktown as the USS Franklin was bombed by a Japanese aircraft and underwent several explosions and heavy casualties in March of 1945. (1:39)

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Ed Joyeusaz describes his responsibilities as a Navy signalman aboard the USS Yorktown during World War II. (4:18)

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Ed Joyeusaz remembers a close call he experienced with a Japanese torpedo aboard the USS Yorktown. (4:53)

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Ed Joyeusaz recalls the moment that stands out the most for him as a signalman aboard the USS Yorktown. (4:11)

Ed LaPorta

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His wanted to be an engineer like his Sicilian father, but more than that, Ed LaPorta wanted to join the war effort so he volunteered. Experienced in mechanics and truck driving, he was sent to the 1st Armored Division and shipped out for North Africa. (4:57)

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When the 1st Armored Division hit Casablanca, there was no opposition, but along the coast at Oran, it was a different story. Ed LaPorta had the landing craft blown out from under him, but thanks to his training, he made it to shore. By the time the German fortress was knocked out, his company had suffered 80% casualties. (5:06)