Beginning in December 1941, Maine National Guard historian Jonathan Bratten presents fascinating stories of soldiers from the Maine National Guard, who during World War II would see action across the globe, from the sweltering jungles of the Pacific to the frozen forests in the Ardennes, and who would once again […]
A wonderfully inspirational presentation by Vet to Vet Maine volunteer Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans. Gretchen is one of the most decorated female soldiers in U.S. history. In this video, she shares the challenges she faced as a severely disabled veteran and how she overcame those challenges to become an […]
This is an archive of the presentation made on Nov. 11, 2020 by Maine National Guard Historian CPT Jonathan Bratten. It details the sacrifices and stories of Mainers in the Great War. Made possible by a grant from the Maine Humanities Council and in collaboration with the University of New […]