History: War & Conflict: Page 2

The Fly Boys B-17 Bombadiers (#115)

posted on September 7, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Stories of World War II as told by the crew members of B-17 bombers. Iowans share 65-year-old memories of strategic bombing strikes that changed the course of the war. Read More »

The Tuskegee Airmen (#115)

posted on September 7, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Stories of World War II as told by the Tuskegee Airmen, who overcame not only the expected obstacles of war but also the indignities of racial prejudice. Read More »

Iowa Quakers Save World War II Refugees (#116)

posted on September 7, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Iowans can be proud of the efforts of a small group of Quakers from West Branch, IA who helped keep European refugees out of Hitler’s reach. Read More »

B-29 Bombadiers In World War II (#116)

posted on September 7, 2007 at 12:00 AM

In July of 2002, a select group of veterans of World War II gathered in Cedar Rapids to celebrate an airplane that symbolizes their priceless contribution to our liberty. Read More »

The Women's Army Corps in World War II (#116)

posted on September 7, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Soon after our country became immersed in World War II, Congress decided to allow women in the military. A gathering back in 2000 presented an opportunity to salute members of the Women's Army Corps whose military strengths helped win a war. Read More »

Iowans in World War II - Part 2 (Full Program) (#116)

posted on September 5, 2007 at 9:52 AM

Full Program: In the spirit of Ken Burns' PBS documentary "The War," Assignment Iowa is looking back at some of our most compelling stories of World War II - tales of Iowa men and women who helped preserve our liberties. 27:45 Read More »

Iowans in World War II - Part 1 (Full Program) (#115)

posted on September 5, 2007 at 9:52 AM

Full Program: In the spirit of Ken Burns' PBS documentary "The War," Assignment Iowa is looking back at some of our most compelling stories of World War II - tales of Iowa men and women who helped preserve our liberties. 27:45 Read More »

Iowa Veteran of the War in Iraq: Jaymie Holschlag (#102)

posted on November 10, 2006 at 12:00 AM

As a medic with Task Force Iron Hawk, Jaymie Holschlag's job was to make sure her fellow soldiers survived their dangerous duty. Their mission was to help save lives by finding and disarming deadly bombs in Ramadi, Iraq. Read More »

Iowa Veteran of the War in Iraq: Joe Gottschalk (#102)

posted on November 10, 2006 at 12:00 AM

Even after beating death by just a fraction of an inch, Tipton native Joe Gottschalk says he's ready to return to take care of what he calls some unfinished business. Read More »

Spc. Jaymie Holschlag, Iowa Army National Guard (Extended Interview) (#102)

posted on November 10, 2006 at 12:00 AM

In this extended interview, Iraq war veteran Jaymie Holschlag shares her memories of deployment overseas, the horrors of combat, and adjusting to life on home soil. Read More »

Sergeant Joe Allen Gottschalk, Iowa Army National Guard (Extended Interview) (#102)

posted on November 10, 2006 at 12:00 AM

Iraq war veteran Joe Gottschalk shares his memories in this extended interview of losing a fellow Iowan in combat, receiving a Purple Heart from the President, and his hopes of returning to the battlefront. Read More »

Discussion: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder In Iraq War Veterans (#102)

posted on November 10, 2006 at 12:00 AM

While soldiers commonly suffer injuries that result in battle scars, war can also leave its mark in ways not immediately apparent. Major James Rachal, Pat Wilson and Peter Bieber discuss post-traumatic stress disorder as it applies to Iraq war... Read More »