Forrest Pogue

Forrest C. Pogue (1912 – 1996) was an official US Army historian during World War II, and attained the rank of master sergeant.

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1912 - 1996 - US Army - World War II

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He was a proponet of oral history techniques, and collected many oral histories from the war, under the direction of chief Army historian S. L. A. Marshall. During D-Day, Pogue was aboard a hospital ship off Omaha Beach, interviewing the wounded about their recent experiences in battle.

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Oral history - S. L. A. Marshall - D-Day - Omaha Beach

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He mentored another WWII historian and author Stephen Ambrose. He is perhaps best known for his authorized biography of WWII general George Marshall. He also authored the official WWII history of SHAEF, titled The Supreme Command.

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Stephen Ambrose - George Marshall - SHAEF

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