James Clifford Swisher offers us insight into another chapter of The Greatest Generation. ...I became involved with the techniques of gunnery, fire control instruments, communications and survey...Unknown to me at the time was that this experience was preparing the way for later assignments and an introduction of greater things... ...I looked up and saw the winking wing guns firing at us, the strike of bullets in the water kicking up showers, and yet not a single drum or person was hit... ...I was sure we had sustained casualties and I approached the truck that had been fired upon when the...
James Clifford Swisher offers us insight into another chapter of The Greatest Generation. ...I became involved with the techniques of gunnery, fire co...