Category Archives: American Military Heroes

Interview with Lou Sessinger (In Iraq with troops). http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/sessinger.mp3

The U.S. fleet engages the Japanese fleet in the Coral Sea during May 1942. The opposing fleets never make contact. The entire battle is fought between the opposing planes. The battle is the prelude to the Naval Battle of Midway. … Continue reading →

U.S. Marines invade the island of Iwo Jima during February 1945. The island is  defended by about 23,000 Japanese. At battle’s end, nearly all of the defenders  are annihilated. The Marines are ordered to seize the island to gain its … Continue reading →

This is an article written for the Marine Corps Association, Leatherneck Magazine, Quantico Virginia for Flag Day. It is in the June 2005 issue of Leatherneck. The interview with the Patriot refers to her ancestors that stretch back to the birth … Continue reading →

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The Marines and U.S. Army invade Tarawa, which the Japanese claim can’t be taken in one hundred yers by one million Yanks. Following a bloody battle during November 1943, the objective falls in several days. 

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Excerpted from A Portrait of the Stars and Stripes, Volume II, by Bud Hannings. Glenside, Pennsylvania: Seniram Publishing. 1991 The Battle of Wake Island. A small contingent of U.S. Marines come under attack shortly after the devastating sneak attack against … Continue reading →

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Did you know that there is more to know about the last helicopter out of Saigon on 30 April, 1975. The television footage that has shown the evacuation since 1975 seems to have omitted the actual facts. The footage seems … Continue reading →

This is a short tribute from Lauren Mitros to our brave and courageous troops of the U. S. Armed Forces. It should make you smile and I recommend it to all patriots in the United States. If you enjoy it … Continue reading →

Since the days of the Continental Navy and John Paul Jones, the U.S. Navy has played a key part in keeping this nation safe, secure and free of tyranny. In times of jest, there are moments that have raised the … Continue reading →

This entry is excerpted from Chronology of The American Revolution, military and Political Actioons Day by Day, By Bud Hannings. Jefferson, North Carolina and London: McFarland & Company, Inc. Publishers. 2008 August 6 1775–In Virginia: Patrick Henry is appointed commander of the … Continue reading →

Lou Sessinger is a former Marine (Vietnam combat veteran), now retired from the newspaper industry and enjoying his grandchildren. This is an interview of Lou regarding his visit with the troops in Iraq. Enjoy the podcast.

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This post is excerpted from The Korean war, An Exhaustive Chronology By Bud Hannings. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Jefferson, North Carolina, and London. 2007 This post details one day in Korea in 1950, on 31 July 1950, slightly more … Continue reading →

This is the story of two US submarines, the USS Parche and the USS Steelhead, while operating off Formosa during July (30-31)1944. Rear Admiral Ramage received the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the mission. The story of the … Continue reading →

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While working to get this blog on the road, Major General Patton came to mind and it seemed appropriate to pay him some tribute by posting a little story about his time in service and his funeral service. He is … Continue reading →

Hello, Welcome to our initial post. Because of the innumerable amount on American heroes that have dedicated themselves to the preservation of this nation, under God, we thought that we should start with a hero whose actions are little known. … Continue reading →