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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.
Experience in the area
Author and journalist with more than 35 years' experience.
Organizations
Authors Guild
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
Past/Present Clients
Vietnam Veterans of America
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Emily | 05/07/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great response and very fast! |
| Bruce Klosowsky | 04/27/12 | 7 | 10 | 10 | The photo didnt post, so no else ..... |
| Ben | 04/24/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Helped me a gigantic amount cant thank ..... |
| Jason | 04/03/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks,great answer! |
| Linda | 03/26/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for helping me ..... |
Recent Answers from Marc Leepson
2012-05-17 war children heroics:
The youngest children I am aware of are young teen-agers, in the 14-16 year old category, who served as flag (or color) bearers in the American Revolution and Civil War. Nearly all were young men, but
2012-05-06 Belgium World War 1:
Belgium was overrun by Germany at the start of World War I. Although greatly outnumbered, the Belgium military held out for about a month against the Germans before capitulating. Thousands of Belgian troops
2012-04-26 Military Badge:
I'm not an expert on badges and military insignia, but I know a bit about the subject and did some research on this one. I couldn't find anything specific, which leads me to believe it could be some a
2012-04-10 korea military academy medal:
Sorry, I don't have a clue, either. You might want to try contacting one of the Korean War veterans groups in the USA, such as Korea Veterans of America. http://www.koreaveterans.org/ Also, you might
2012-04-02 Vietnam Draft:
You could be rejected from the Vietnam War draft for many reasons. If you provided the sole support for a widowed mother, younger siblings or other dependents was one reason. I'm sure you know about college
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