On the map, a thick black line indicates the Transpenninsular Highway, or Highway One, which spans the length of Baja –A long, variegated peninsular separated from mainland Mexico by the tepid, life-rich waters of the Gulf of California. Highway one is Baja’s main highway, and beyond a few shorter routes ...

Key to understanding what life was like in the US Army is the realization that, for the average GI, going off to war is a relief and a welcome diversion from the monotony and regimented busywork of garrison life. Perhaps someday I’ll write up a lengthy listing of what life ...

Finally, on the evening of March 18th(I believe), we listened to the general in charge of the Cav tell us we were at war. We abandoned our comfy positions and lined up to “cross the berm”. We waited for two hours, during which time something(SCUD? Big mortar? Accidental discharge?) sounded ...