Interviewee

S. L. A. Marshall

Interviewer

Dale L. Walker

Biographical Synopsis of Interviewee

Military critic and historian. Born in Catskill, New York, on July 18, 1900; sports and city editor for the "El Paso Herald" from'1923 to 1927; commanding Major to Brigadier General, U. S. Army, 1942-1952; war correspondent; chief editorial writer for "Detroit News", 1927-1962; syndicated columnist for the "Washington Post" and the "Los Angeles Times"; veteran of five wars.

Summary of Interview

Viet Nam; discussion of his military career; books he has written on military matters; political and military leaders he has known.

Date of Interview

5-18-1972

Length of Interview

2 ¼ hours

Tape Number

No. 11

Transcript Number

No. 11

Length of Transcript

54 pages

Date Transcribed

5-1974

Transcriber

Olga M. Quintana

Interview Number

No. 11

Terms of Use

Unrestricted

Comments

See also: Interview nos. 181, 197

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