Capturing WWII Stories, One Veteran at a Time
September 18 was the Air Force’s 75th birthday. It was officially formed in 1947, two years after WWII ended. During World War II, the aviation branch of the military was an arm of the Army. It was called at different times the Army Air Corps and Army Air Force. As a proud supporter of our... Continue Reading →
Today I was reminded of the recent birthday of a veteran from one of my books. Harold Bradley was a farmer from Elmore City, Oklahoma, when he was drafted into the Army. He fought with the 740th Tank Battalion in the Ardennes Forest during the Battle of the Bulge. Bradley survived the war and years... Continue Reading →
On Day 4 of Military Appreciation Week I’m featuring an excerpt of a story of Charles Dunwoody who served in the Army in World War II. Dunwoody’s entire story is told in my book, Battle of the Bulge: Stories From Those Who Fought and Survived. Here is the Kindle version. This blog is dedicated to... Continue Reading →
Ray Boyer's story of serving in the US Army at the Battle of the Bulge in WWII is related in Kayleen Reusser's book, 'Battle of the Bulge: Stories From Those Who Fought and Survived.' Occasionally, I hear about a veteran with a great story who I’m unable to interview, due to his earlier death. Such... Continue Reading →
'Born To Be Soldiers: Those Plucky Women of World War II' is available on Amazon. Purchase your copy today! 'Born To Be Soldiers: Those Plucky Women of World War II' contains stories of 13 women I interviewed who told me of volunteering to enter the military to support their country. After my three latest books... Continue Reading →
Denny Butler served as a mortar gunner in Europe. I met WWII vet Dennis Butler several years ago through a friend’s recommendation – and am I glad for the opportunity to interview him! Not only did Denny (his preferred nickname) have an amazing story of survival in Europe, but he had a photo album of... Continue Reading →
Daniel Boone Frazier served as an 'Iron Man of Metz.' I met Daniel Boone Frazier through the recommendation of a friend. My husband and I enjoyed speaking with Mr. Frazier in his home and hearing his story about being part of the ‘Iron Men of Metz.’ The story below explains this was the nickname of... Continue Reading →
Battle of the Bulge: Stories From Those Who Fought and Survived is available on Amazon. It’s here! The book that has taken me the longest to write -- three years – arrived in a mighty shipment on Friday! Battle of the Bulge: Stories From Those Who Fought and Survived released on Amazon on July 1.... Continue Reading →
Writing of Kayleen Reusser 