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Bill Halfhill

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As soon as he saw his first aircraft as a child, Bill Halfhill wanted to fly. Though his best friend was killed in a training accident, he went on to pilot B-24 bombers out of England and flew twice the required missions. (5:55)

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Returning home from a bombing run over Germany, Bill Halfhill saw the pilot of the plane next to him in formation ejected in mid air when his plane was hit by enemy fire. That memory, and other striking memories from his many bombing runs, are recalled. (5:18)

Bill Hanlein

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Mr. Hanlein describes meeting opposition during his first march in France. (:55)

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Mr. Hanlein shares a funny incident he experienced at a shotgun house located in a small German town. (:53)

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Mr. Hanlein describes the skill and dedication shown by a full Japanese-American unit that he fought alongside throughout the war. (1:04)

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Mr. Hanlein describes a brief firefight he experienced upon entering the town of Selestat in France. (1:30)

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Mr. Hanlein shares how a kind German family baked him a cake for his twenty-first birthday nearing the end of the war. (2:45)

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Mr. Hanlein shares a story involving a pilot who faced a near death experience after being shot down. (1:15)

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Mr. Hanlein describes how a few of his men were strafed by German forces while combating the icy Vosges Mountains in France. (:44)

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While riding on the side of an American tank, Mr. Hanlein takes swift action when German planes begin strafing his position. (2:21)