📖 Overview
WITNESS TO ROSWELL
Co-authors Thomas J. Carey and Donald R. Schmitt present their investigation into the 1947 Roswell incident, drawing from interviews with over 600 witnesses connected to the events in New Mexico. The book compiles firsthand accounts from military personnel, civilian witnesses, and family members of those involved in the recovery operation and subsequent activities at Roswell Army Air Field.
The investigation traces the timeline from the initial crash discovery through the military response and public announcements, documenting the changing official narrative. The authors examine physical evidence, government documents, and deathbed confessions from individuals who maintained decades of silence about their involvement.
The text focuses heavily on establishing the credibility of witnesses and corroborating testimony between multiple sources. Military procedures, chain of command, and period-specific details serve as context for evaluating the consistency of accounts.
Beyond the factual investigation, the book raises questions about government transparency and the impact of classified information on historical records. The authors' work contributes to ongoing discussions about the relationship between official accounts and witness testimony in controversial events.
👀 Reviews
Readers note the extensive research and interviews with firsthand witnesses, citing over 600 people connected to the 1947 Roswell incident. Multiple reviews highlight the detailed documentation and military records presented.
Likes:
- Clear chronological organization of events
- Inclusion of sworn affidavits and death-bed confessions
- Focus on credible military and civilian witnesses
- Photos and documents support witness accounts
Dislikes:
- Some repetitive sections
- A few reviewers questioned the reliability of decades-old memories
- Several found the writing style dry
- Critics note potential bias in witness selection
Ratings:
Amazon: 4.5/5 (1,100+ reviews)
Goodreads: 4.1/5 (1,900+ ratings)
One reader stated: "The authors let the witnesses speak for themselves without sensationalism." Another noted: "The military documentation alone makes this worth reading, regardless of your UFO beliefs."
Critical reviews often cited the lack of definitive physical evidence, with one stating: "Compelling testimonies, but still circumstantial."
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🤔 Interesting facts
🛸 Donald R. Schmitt conducted over 600 interviews with firsthand witnesses, military personnel, and their family members while researching the Roswell incident.
📜 The book reveals that multiple funeral homes in Roswell received calls from the military base requesting small, child-sized caskets during the time of the alleged crash.
🏥 Several nurses who worked at the Roswell base hospital in 1947 reported being ordered to leave the facility during a specific period, with their medical records from that time mysteriously disappearing.
🔒 The authors uncovered evidence that the military conducted house-to-house searches in Roswell following the incident, confiscating photographs and other materials from local residents.
👤 Thomas J. Carey, co-author of the book, holds degrees from Temple University and California State University-Sacramento, and spent his career as an Air Force Intelligence Officer before becoming a UFO researcher.