William Oneill
I've had a life-long interest in military history and history in general. My mother was trying to get me to read something other than military history/history books. I hold a BA in history from Christopher Newport College (University). I also enjoy visiting military museums and history museums in general. These two interests led to a career change in 1986. I left my poistion as a Correctional Councilor for the Federal Bureau of Prisons and began working in the Virginia War Museum and later the National Musuem of the Marine Corps.
I've given numerous lectures on various topics of military history. I presented a paper on "Women in the Military at Old Dominion University in 1991. I've written articles for the War Musuem newsletter covering World War I&II, Civil War, as well as pieces on the museum's collection. I've served as a historical advisor for the History Channel; local TV and printed news media, assisted patrons and general public with questions or concerns regarding various American military history subjects as well as international military history.
Suite 101 gives me the opportunity to update and publish some of these preivious articles and write new material on military history.
Latest Articles
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Treatment of Prisoners in the Civil War
The early southern triumphs of 1861 and 1862, filled Southern prisons with thousands of Union prisoners.
The South was anxious for a formal agreement on prisoners.
Nov 30, 2009
- William Oneill
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Mexican War 1846-1848
For Americans captured by the Mexican Army captivity was not harsh. While accounts of captivity are sparse, Capt. Cassius M. Clay left an account of his imprisonment.
Oct 9, 2009
- William Oneill
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Union Defense Committee
The Union Defense Committee resulted from a desire of ordinary citizens to actively assist the national government to force the southern states back into the Union.
Sep 29, 2009
- William Oneill
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POWs in the American Revolution
Americans captured during the Revolutionary War were subjected to a policy of starvation and neglect designed to compel their enlistment in British forces or death.
Sep 12, 2009
- William Oneill
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