Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
3:18 | John Yates shares one initiative he took during the Battle of the Bulge to deal with an enemy tank.
John Yates describes his first experience with a "Bed-Check Charlie" in France during World War II.
John Yates recalls his first direct combat experience during the taking of St. Lo, France.
John Yates remembers how his artillery battalion supported one large hedgerow clearing operation in France that involved both land and air support.
John Yates shares one initiative he took during the Battle of the Bulge to deal with an enemy tank.
John Yates remembers two dangerous mistakes he made while flying his artillery scout aircraft along enemy lines.
John Yates talks about a few of the psychological tricks German forces would play during World War II.
John Yates describes how his aircraft would support tank destroyers on the ground, and comments on the arbitary awarding of combat medals.
John Yates comments on the austere lack of comfort that came with being on the frontlines in Europe during World War II.
