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Julius Shoulars

WWII | 7th Naval Beach Battalion

Julius Shoulars recalls his time on the Beaches of Normandy before and after he landed at Omaha Beach on June 7, 1944. (4:50)
Julius Guest

WWII | 369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force

Julius Guest talks about how the Air Corps lost more troops in World War II than any other branch. (:47)
Julius Guest describes the constant bombardment that London received during World War II. (1:41)
Ken Adams

Vietnam | Capt., U.S. Navy Pilot, AW16 USS Oriskany, VA-163

Ken Adams, along with three other pilots, attack a bridge. The mission earns Ken the Distinguished Flying Cross. (4:40)
Ken Adams avoids a close call with a surface to air missile, only to see it have dire consequences for a friend. (2:48)
Ken Adams reflects on his introduction to North Vietnam by taking a flight with a more senior pilot. As they flew each of their planes, they soon realized they had forgotten to turn on their advanced warning systems. (3:40)
Ken Adams has to eject from his plane during a stateside training exercise. (4:32)
Ken Adams loses a close friend during a night flight. Ken later makes a harrowing landing. (12:48)
Part 2: While the ship's fire rages, Ken helps a sailor fight the fire, but the consequences are great. (6:26)
Part 1: While aboard ship, Ken is awakened to a severe fire. The ship quickly fills with smoke, and Ken runs into trouble as he tries to get topside. (10:26)