History Firsthand: An American GI and World War II

Author

Benjamin Skomsky

Degree Type

Honors Capstone Project

Date of Submission

Spring 5-1-2009

Capstone Advisor

Professor J. Scott Strickland

Honors Reader

Professor Jerry Evensky

Capstone Major

History

Capstone College

Arts and Science

Audio/Visual Component

no

Capstone Prize Winner

no

Won Capstone Funding

yes

Honors Categories

Social Sciences

Subject Categories

Diplomatic History | European History | History | Military History | Other History

Abstract

Pvt. George Skomsky (1925-), U.S. Army, 133^rd AAA Gun Battalion, the son of Ukrainian immigrants, grew up and came of age during the defining moments of the 20^th century: the Great Depression and World War II, respectively. The following examines his experiences in the context of these events, through his letters written home during World War II, recollections and reflections.

Recommended Citation

Skomsky, Benjamin, "History Firsthand: An American GI and World War II" (2009). Honors Capstone Projects - All. 490.
https://surface.syr.edu/honors_capstone/490

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