Christopher Kolakowski

Christopher Kolakowski, director of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum and military history expert, shares insights into the life of Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr., the highest-ranking U.S. officer killed in WWII. He highlights Buckner's overlooked legacy, his transformative command during the Okinawa campaign, and the logistical complexities of the 10th Army. The discussion also touches on the unique military strategies in Alaska and the crucial decisions made by leaders like Buckner that shaped the Pacific Theater, culminating in a poignant reflection on the human cost of war.