Personal Narrative Film, Video Manuscript/Mixed Material Photo, Print, Drawing Audio Recording Tracy A. Sugarman Collection
Veterans History Project Service Summary:
- War or Conflict: World War, 1939-1945
- Branch of Service: Navy
- Service Unit/Ship: Amphibious Corps
- Location of Service: European Theater
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Junior Grade
- Collection Number: AFC/2001/001/5440
Armed with a sketch pad, pencil, pens and brushes, Tracy Sugarman portrayed life in the Navy before, during, and after D-Day. Sugarman was as eloquent with words as he was with a brush; his frequent letters to his wife June blend heartfelt professions of love with as much information as he thought the military censors would allow. In 2000, he published My War, a book containing his art work and excerpts from his letters to June; its contents are included in this collection.
Interview / Recording
Share
-
PlayHis prewar attention focused on Europe. 00:04:21.0 - 00:06:48.0
-
PlayFirst impressions of England. 00:13:54.0 - 00:16:29.0
-
PlayA memorable train ride with sailors and his wife. 00:18:16.0 - 00:21:08.0
-
PlayAttacked while practicing for D-Day; U.S. resources for the war. 00:24:50.0 - 00:27:50.0
-
PlayPreparing for D-Day; hearing an enemy broadcast on the eve of the invasion. 00:28:08.0 - 00:32:38.0
-
PlayOffloading men onto Utah Beach; climbing the Omaha Beach cliff. 00:39:47.0 - 00:46:28.0
-
PlayA ship hits a mine: "the worst thing I saw." 00:46:55.0 - 00:49:28.0
-
PlayHis art work done spontaneously and for his wife. 00:51:15.0 - 00:55:07.0
-
PlayHis letters reflecting his reading at the time. 00:56:31.0 - 00:57:43.0
-
PlayIn more danger in London on leave than on D-Day. 01:01:57.0 - 01:04:14.0
-
Play"The worst possible way of solving a problem." 01:08:47.0 - 01:15:46.0
