William H. Julian oral history, 2001-2005 [videorecording].

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William H. Julian oral history, 2001-2005 [videorecording].

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The interview provides information and personal observations about Julian's volunteering for service at age 17; transport experience aboard the USS Argentina and landing in Naples, Italy; difficulty with skiing; rock climbing lessons; arriving by train in Pisa, Italy; Riva Ridge: weather, climbing, counterattacks, death of Fernandez, wounds received; hospitalization; nightmares; picking up supplies in Campiano; capturing German soldiers in the Po Valley; involvement with the national association in the 1980s; later visits to Italy and the hospitality of the people.

1 videodisc (29 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 videocassette (29 min. : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.) + 1 envelope

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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Denver Public Library, Central Library

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