People of the Meuse-Argonne: Susi & Todd Adler

January 21, 2020 by Randy
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Even today French locals, other Europeans and Americans find themselves drawn to the Meuse-Argonne region of France. Once drawn there, many return time and again; often working on a multi-year research or preservation project. In this irregular interview series, the webmaster hopes to introduce readers to some of these individuals and their labors of love. 1) What are your name, nationality, and occupation? Susanne Adler, American, business consultant Todd Adler, American, IT administrator 2) Which languages do you speak, and how fluently do you speak Continue reading →

People of the Meuse-Argonne: Peter Wever

September 15, 2019 by Randy
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Even today French locals, other Europeans and Americans find themselves drawn to the Meuse-Argonne region of France.  Once drawn there, many return time and again; often working on a multi-year research or preservation project.  In this irregular interview series, the webmaster hopes to introduce readers to some of these individuals and their labors of love.         1)  What are your name, nationality and occupation? Peter Wever, from the Netherlands, medical doctor in a general hospital.  Hence the nickname “Doc.”   2)  Which Continue reading →

People of the Meuse-Argonne: James F. Shetler

May 16, 2019 by Randy
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    Even today French locals, other Europeans and Americans find themselves drawn to the Meuse-Argonne region of France.  Once drawn there, many return time and again; often working on a multi-year research or preservation project.  In this irregular interview series, the webmaster hopes to introduce readers to some of these individuals and their labors of love. The Webmaster had the pleasure of meeting Jim for a few days during the September 2018 Small Group Tour that he and Markus Klauer led.  Since then, the Continue reading →

People of the Meuse-Argonne: Website has Introduced Readers to 27 People of the Meuse-Argonne since 2014

April 23, 2019 by Randy
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    Bridging cultures and meeting new and fascinating people are two of the side-benefits of travelling the battlefields–even 100 years after the end of the war.  The Webmaster has met so many people during his years of visits to the Meuse-Argonne that it would be hard to count them all.  In one way or another, many of these people have enriched his understanding of this period of history, the local region, and French culture.  Some of these have developed into decades-long friendships.   Since Continue reading →

People of the Meuse-Argonne: John Schooley

April 9, 2019 by Randy
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Even today French locals, other Europeans and Americans find themselves drawn to the Meuse-Argonne region of France.  Once drawn there, many return time and again; often working on a multi-year research or preservation project.  In this irregular interview series, the Webmaster hopes to introduce readers to some of these individuals and their labors of love.         John Schooley came to the Webmaster’s attention when he published a five minute video on his experience cycling the battlefields of the 109th Field Artillery Regiment, Continue reading →

People of the Meuse-Argonne: Lee S. Anthony, Ph.D.

February 12, 2019 by Randy
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Even today French locals, other Europeans and Americans find themselves drawn to the Meuse-Argonne region of France.  Once drawn there, many return time and again; often working on a multi-year research or preservation projects.  In this irregular series, the Webmaster hopes to introduce readers to some of these individuals and their labors of love.   Through these interviews the Webmaster has met many wonderful and unique personalities.  He was thoroughly impressed by the 86-year-young Lee S. Anthony; who was touring the Meuse-Argonne independently late September Continue reading →

People of the Meuse-Argonne: John Cleaveland

October 19, 2018 by Randy
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      Even today French locals, other Europeans and Americans find themselves drawn to the Meuse-Argonne region of France.  Once drawn there, many return time and again; often working on multi-year research or preservation projects.  In this irregular series, the Webmaster hopes to introduce readers to some of these individuals and their labors of love. John Cleaveland is a photorealism artist whose paintings have drawn a lot of attention in the Meuse-Argonne.com Facebook Group.  From 11 Sept. to 9 Nov. 2018 his series of Continue reading →

People of the Meuse-Argonne: Mike Cunha

September 2, 2018 by Randy
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    Even today French locals, other Europeans and Americans find themselves drawn to the Meuse-Argonne region of France.  Once drawn there, many return time and again; often working on a multi-year research or preservation project.  In this irregular series, the Webmaster hopes to introduce readers to some of these individuals and their labors of love.     1)  What are your name, nationality and occupation? My name is Mike Cunha.  I am an American, and I work as a social studies / history teacher.  Continue reading →

People of the Meuse-Argonne: Dominique Lacorde

August 2, 2018 by Randy
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    Even today French locals, other Europeans and Americans find themselves drawn to the Meuse-Argonne region of France.  Once drawn there, many return time and again; often working on multi-year research or preservation projects.  In this irregular interview series, the Webmaster hopes to introduce readers to some of these individuals and their labor of love. Dominique Lacorde speaks no English, yet he has become one of the most active participants in the Meuse-Argonne.com Facebook Group.  He is always willing to help people, and he Continue reading →

People of the Meuse-Argonne: Quentin Pasquis (aka Snafu Packman)

March 24, 2018 by Randy
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    Even today French locals, other Europeans and Americans find themselves drawn to the Meuse-Argonne region of France.  Once drawn there, many return time and again; often working on multi-year research or preservation projects.  In this irregular interview series, the Webmaster hopes to introduce readers to some of these individuals and their labor of love. Quentin’s English is not perfect (like the Webmaster’s French), but he makes up for it with his enthusiasm.  The Webmaster saw him at several events in the region during Continue reading →