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Howard Dean

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The invasion operation became an occupation operation after the war suddenly ended. Howard Dean was in charge of a radar unit, which he had to get off the ship and into a safe place ashore in Japan. He found a Signal Corps station where he could put it, but the officers there took off for leave as soon as he got there. This led to a potentially embarrassing situation. (5:45)

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While on occupation duty in Japan, Howard Dean took a train to Kyoto. The station master tried to clear out an entire car for him, but he refused and insisted the civilians be allowed to stay. Soon after this, he became part of a massive operation to account for all the equipment scattered across the Pacific. (3:57)

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After occupation duty in Japan, Howard Dean stayed in the Army Reserve. The Lieutenant was destined for a higher rank in Korea, but lingering health problems from his days in the Philippines kept him at home. He went to work as an engineer, always remembering his great friends from the military. (4:34)

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During some down time, Howard Dean made a boat excursion to Corregidor, where he saw the entrance to the Manila Tunnels, a vast underground complex. What he later learned about it caused some surprise. The radar officer had another surprise when he drove his jeep near a combat zone. (3:41)

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Even if you're not on the front line, war is always a dangerous business. Howard Dean knows this from witnessing several non-combat fatalities, including a man who died as he was receiving aid. (5:28)

Howard Green

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Howard Green describes a psychological weapon the German army would use against invading troops. (:40)

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Howard Green talks about a particular vulnerability that U.S. tanks had when crossing the hedgerows after the invasion of Normandy. (1:00)

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Howard Green remembers a close call his light tank company had with a German Tiger tank while heading into Germany. (2:19)

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Howard Green remembers constant threats from the air as his company made its way through Europe into Germany in 1944. (3:13)

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Howard Green recalls camping out within viewing distance of German troops in a small town, and how the German troops treated some of the townspeople. (1:52)