ProgramWatch for AdditionsUpdated: September 10, 2004 |
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![]() Spend a Day with Mega-Planner Alfred von Schlieffen, |
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This Exciting All-Day Program Includes The following Presentations:Von Schlieffen's Gamble - An Audience Interactive Panel Discussion:
Panelists Jon Guttman - Editor of Aviation History and Military History magazine, Miliary Historian Dr. Karl Larew of Towson University, and German Studies expert Dr. Antulio Echevarria of the US Army War College will attempt to separate the myth from the reality of Imperial Germany's 1914 War Plan.
The First World War In German Picture Postcards:
Long-time WFA member Randy Gaulke presents a fascinating and colorful selection of German wartime postcards produced for the benefit of the home front.
The Combat Art of Henry Farre:
Aviation artist Luther Gore presents a slide show on the life and works of French WWI artist Henry Farre, the earliest wartime aviation artist.
Through the Wheat - The Marines at Belleau Wood:
J. Michael Miller, Senior Archivist at the Marine Corps Research Archives, Quantico, presents a micro-history of the most famous US Marine action of World War I. In addition to covering the well-known aspects of the battle, Miller will introduce a number of lesser-known personalities from recent research.
**Book Discussion Session:
East Coast Chapter member Andy Hyson will moderate a book discussion session on Ernst Junger's Storm of Steel. This session will be limited to ten persons - sign up at the registration table on a first come - first served basis.
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New and Improved!Memorabilia Tables!
Bring Your Favorite WWI Artifact for Display and Discussion with Other
Attendees !
Included at this meeting will be refreshments, door prizes and a Chapter-sponsored WWI book consignment table!
Also, consider joining other attendees for an Optional Group Dinner at the nearby James Joyce Pub after the meeting - sign up sheet will be available!
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