The Moth

Our Rhine River Crossing, March 1945

The moth thumbnail

Tom Sitter retells a hair-raising tale from his WWII service.

Tags War World War II Old age Military Bravery Historical event Veterans Patriotism Historical Serious Moving

Storyteller

Tom Sitter

Featured on

Veterans Day: Scott Young & Tom Sitter

Original Air Date

November 11, 2021

Recorded Date

August 5, 2017

“During WWII I found myself in France. Now the Battle of the Bulge had started in December of that year and continued through January. When we got there it was pretty much over.”

Mic Stock 9

Related Stories

  • And How Does That Make You Feel?

    A CSW helps a young slacker get on track, and gives him the tools, and a reason, to cry.

  • And What Would You Like?

    Steve's happy hour outing with his coworkers turns into an awkward learning experience for the waitress.

  • And How Does That Make You Feel?

    A CSW helps a young slacker get on track, and gives him the tools, and a reason, to cry.

  • And What Would You Like?

    Steve's happy hour outing with his coworkers turns into an awkward learning experience for the waitress.