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History Firsthand: An American Gi And World War Ii, Benjamin Skomsky
History Firsthand: An American Gi And World War Ii, Benjamin Skomsky
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Pvt. George Skomsky (1925-), U.S. Army, 133rd AAA Gun Battalion, the son of Ukrainian immigrants, grew up and came of age during the defining moments of the 20th 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.