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Courtesy of the Friends of the Pennsylvania Military Museum

January 25, 2010 - 7:30pm

Major General John E. Stevens(Retired), "The Western Front, 1918: Private Loretti's War".

An exploration of the situation on the western front in 1918, especially focused on the 2nd Battle of the Marne (July 15-18). The experience of a single 28th Division soldier at this point in history will be discussed..

February 22, 2010 - 7:30

Dr. Greg Ferro, "Franklin D. Roosevelt: The Most Successful Commander in Chief".

For every American killed in the Second World War, Japan lost nine, Germany lost seventeen, China lost thirty-five and the Soviet Union lost sixty. This statistic helped spell victory for the U.S. and is one example of why FDR is one of the most successful commanders in chief.

March 29, 2010 - 7:30

LtCol Jeffrey M. Smith USAF, "Airpower's Effectiveness in OIF/DEF".

Due to conventional capabilities coupled with technological advances, airpower is more essential today than ever before in the current counterinsurgency fight in Afganistean.

April 26, 2010 - 7:30

Dr. Nicholas Fernandez-Medina, "The war of '98".

The Spanish-American War of 1898 was a defining moment in history that launched the United States onto the international stage and demonstrated Spain's decline as an empire. This presentation will examine the war to provide a rendering of how the United States-Cuba-Spain power play affected concepts of nation and national identity on both sides of the Atlantic.

May, 2: No Speaker

June 28, 2010 - 7:30

Col. John Dobrowski, "US, NATO, and European Basing, the Early Years".

From Keflavik NAS, Iceland to Incirlik AB, Turkey and points in between, the US military along with its NATO allies stood as a guardian against the Soviet Union during the Cold War. NATO's contributions to the peace and stability of the European continent over the past six decades has been significant.

July 26, 2010 - 7:30

LtCol (Ret) Hugh F. Foster III, "Liberation of the Nazi Concentration Camp at Dachau, 29 April 1945".

There has been much controversy since the date of liberation about what happened at Dachau, who did what, and who the liberators actually were. A number of German soldiers at the camp were killed by Americans and the investigation of the incident was covered up for years. In recent years quite a few individuals have come forward with false stories of their participation in events.

August 30, 2010 - 7:30

Douglas Miller, "Victory or Death . . . the story of Washington's Crossing".

Current Acting Administrator of the Washington's Crossing Historical Site, Doug Miller will explain the crucial importance Washington's legendary crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night, 1776. First hand accounts will be woven into the overarching story of the Continental Army's darkest days and the rebirth of the cause of liberty.

September 27, 2010 - 7:30

Col (Ret) Daniel L. Rubini, "U.S. Interventions and Building the Rule of Law".

As the U.S government has intervened in crises around the world, it has become evident that "Rule of Law" is necessary to replace lawlessness, rule by dictator's decree, and human rights atrocities. No mater how constricted the military mission at the outset, Afghanistan, Iraq and all the state peace operations have forced an expanded role in rebuilding efforts. ". . . military interventions that do not ultimately rebuild rule of law in post-conflict societies are doomed to undermine their own goals."

October 25, 2010 - 7:30

James Milliken, "Enter and Die: Forty Years Later".

Mr. Milliken will discuss issues and experiences contained in his book, "Enter and Die"; the book describes his experiences in Viet Nam as an infantryman in the 9th Infantry Division. "Enter and Die" is characterized by "one memorable event after another of graphic violence, unusual experiences, and comical episodes".

November, 2010: No Speaker

December, 2010: No Speaker

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