Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
4:09 | Chaplain DeLoss Marken shares an amusing story of a USO visit by actress Jayne Mansfield during World War II. Provided by the family of DeLoss Marken.
Chaplain DeLoss Marken introduces a remarkable archive of film footage he recorded during his time in Europe during World War II, from his training in Northern Ireland, to North Africa and Italy. Provided by the family of DeLoss Marken. (A Chaplain's View, Introduction)
Chaplain DeLoss Marken narrates film footage of both the soldiers' and the locals' day to day lives from his time training in Northern Ireland at the beginning of World War II. Provided by the family of DeLoss Marken. (A Chaplain's View, Part 1-1)
Chaplain DeLoss Marken continues sharing his perspective of the sights he experienced while training in Northern Ireland in early 1942. Provided by the family of DeLoss Marken. (A Chaplain's View, Part 1-2)
Chaplain DeLoss Marken narrates his film footage from when his unit was deployed to North Africa in late 1942, including footage of French and Arab soldiers. Provided by the family of DeLoss Marken. (A Chaplain's View, Part 2-1)
Chaplain DeLoss Marken's time in North Africa continues, including footage of Winston Churchill visiting troops in the area. Provided by the family of DeLoss Marken. (A Chaplain's View, Part 2-2)
Chaplain DeLoss Marken describes film footage he recorded in North Africa in late 1942, which includes scenes of local Arab life, soldiers taking time out for recreation, as well as soldiers preparing for battle. Provided by the family of Deloss Marken. (A Chaplain's View, Part 2-3)
Chaplain DeLoss Marken concludes his footage of North Africa, including shots of German prisoners of war and General Eisenhower. Provided by the family of DeLoss Marken. (A Chaplain's View, Part 2-4)
Chaplain DeLoss Marken remembers some of the daily life and sights his camera witnessed while he served in Italy in 1943. Provided by the family of DeLoss Marken. (A Chaplain's View, Part 3-1)
Chaplain DeLoss Marken continues his description of his time in Italy, including shots of buildings in Naples, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, and locals relaxing near the Naples harbor. Provided by the family of DeLoss Marken. (A Chaplain's View, Part 3-2)
Chaplain DeLoss Marken shows some of the buildings destroyed by bombings over Italy, olive tree orchards stripped bare by artillery fire, and the cemetery for fallen soldiers established at Anzio. Provided by the family of DeLoss Marken. (A Chaplain's View, Part 3-3)
Chaplain DeLoss Marken narrates footage he shot while stationed in Italy in 1944, including a visit to the Roman Forum and his voyage back to the U.S. after being deployed for 36 months. Provided by the family of DeLoss Marken. (A Chaplain's View, Part 3-4)
After coming back from leave, Chaplain DeLoss Marken heads back to Italy in 1944 and shares this footage. Provided by the family of DeLoss Marken. (A Chaplain's View, Part 4-1)
Chaplain DeLoss Marken continues narrating his film footage, including scenes from Pisa, Venice, Bologna and Milan, as well as some candid imagery of the troops in the field. Provided by the family of DeLoss Marken. (A Chaplain's View, Part 4-2)
Chaplain DeLoss Marken describes his footage from the aftermath of the liberation of Milan, Italy, and a funeral for local Italian citizens. Provided by the family of DeLoss Marken. (A Chaplain's View, Part 4-3)
Chaplain DeLoss Marken concludes his film archive with scenes of soldiers relaxing in the French Riviera and preparing to fly home after the end of the war. Provided by the family of DeLoss Marken. (A Chaplain's View, Part 4-4)
Chaplain DeLoss Marken shares an amusing story of a USO visit by actress Jayne Mansfield during World War II. Provided by the family of DeLoss Marken.
