Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
2:02 | Jesse Brown remembers how the United States avoided conflict during World War II until the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and where he was when he heard that tragic news. Provided by Jay Newman.
Jesse Brown recalls one regrettable bombing mission he took part in over Germany, and the mysterious event that occurred on that mission. Provided by Jay Newman.
While on a bombing mission over Germany, Jesse Brown describes witnessing a mid-air collision between two other bombers. Provided by Jay Newman.
While on a mission to Dresden on March 2, 1945, Jesse Brown remembers his B-17 bomber being attacked and shot down by German fighters. Provided by Jay Newman.
After his B-17 bomber was shot down over the German countryside, Jesse Brown talks about being taken prisoner and threatened by local Germans before being handed over to higher authorities for interrogation. Provided by Jay Newman.
After being taken prisoner, Jesse Brown recalls being interrogated by German authorities who surprised him by how much personal information they already knew about him. Provided by Jay Newman.
After being interrogated as a prisoner of war, Jesse Brown remembers being taken to a concentration camp in Nuremberg. Provided by Jay Newman.
While being held as a prisoner of war in Nuremberg, Jesse Brown recalls the prisoners receiving a strange aid package from the Red Cross. Provided by Jay Newman.
After being held in a German concentration camp, Jesse Brown describes the series of events that occurred as the prisoners were told to march away from combat on the front lines. Provided by Jay Newman.
After marching as prisoners of war from Nuremberg to Moosburg, Germany, Jesse Brown remembers being liberated by Patton's troops. Provided by Jay Newman.
Even after being liberated from a prisoner of war camp, Jesse Brown shares his humility after seeing the poor shape of wounded troops on his hospital ship back to the United States. Provided by Jay Newman.
