NHF_WC_2016_Slayman_James
2016 June 27
James Slayman is a veteran with many compelling stories from his time in the war. During the war, he was drafted into the Army, where he saw battles in Africa, Sicily, and Italy. He has high praises from his General, General Patton. With the fighting increasing in these countries, Slayman witnessed many of his men perish during the war. He escaped death countless amount of times, from a Jeep explosion to a shoot-out on patrol. During his time in Italy, he was able to visit Pompeii and explore the unique cuisines of the locals. One memory that sticks with him is how the Italians turned on their leader, Mussolini.
Digital
English
41m 49s
James Slayman, Interview, National Home Front Project, Washington College, Chestertown Maryland
Interview was recorded byTeddy Connell, Michelle Ramstack, and Rachel Treglia for the Starr Center of the American Experience National Homefront Project
C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience (Washington College)
Oral histories
oral histories (literary genre)
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
Oral histories
oral histories (literary genre)
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American