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Marc Leepson
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I can answer most questions dealing with all aspects of U.S. military history. My expertise is the Vietnam War. I also have written extensively about the U.S. Civil War, World War II, World War I, The Philippine War, and the American Revolution. My books include a concise biography of the Marquis de Lafayette, the history of the American Flag, and the post-Jefferson history of Monticello, and therefore know a great deal about those specific subjects. I specialize in writing about matters of strategy--not tactics. And I also am interested in personalities. I have very little knowledge about ordnance or the value of old military memorabilia. Nor do I know a lot about uniforms and insignia--except about the Vietnam War. To repeat: I have no expertise in assessing the value of ordnance or uniforms or any type of military equipment. And my knowledge about military uniforms is only limited to those of the Vietnam War era. If you have questions on these topics, I recommend contacting an antiques dealer in your area who specializes in military uniforms, ordnance, etc.
Experience in the area
Author and journalist with more than 35 years' experience.
Organizations
Authors Guild BIO International
Publications
New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Chicago Tribute, New York Newsday, the Arizona Republic, St. Petersburg Times, Detroit News. Magazines: Smithsonian, Preservation, The VVA Veteran, Vietnam, Civil War Times, America's Civil War, Military History, World War II. Editor: The Webster's New World Dictionary of the Vietnam War
Education/Credentials
BA, 1967, George Washington University, History MA, 1971, George Washington University, European History
Awards and Honors
Vietnam Veterans of America Excellence in the Arts Award, 2011
Past/Present Clients
Vietnam Veterans of America
Average Ratings
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Recent Answers from Marc Leepson
2013-05-09 2059th Q..M>, New Guinea:
I have several suggestions. First, you should try to get your relative's official military personnel record from the National Archives. You have to be next of kin, I believe, but it's still worth checking
2013-04-27 Alcan highway:
Glad you know about the procedures for getting military personnel records. Sorry, but I didn't see the patch when answered the question. I just looked at. It isn't anything I'm familiar with, however
2013-04-22 WWI:
A wagoneer was someone who drove a horse-pulled wagon--in other words, the modern equivalent of a truck driver. The unit he served in was the 105th Infantry Regiment, which became part of the 27th Infantry
2013-04-10 Vietnam War:
All of your question are good. On the other hand, entire books have been written about each of the questions you ask. I'd suggest you go to one or more of the following books, which are, I believe,
2013-03-04 Plaque Inquiry:
I have no special knowledge about this. If I had to guess, I'd say it's a replica of one that was placed on the U.S.S. Missouri to commemorate the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Harbor ending WWII. I'm
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