Tanks and Yanks Revisited

Philip Viverito, a native of Niagara Falls, New York, spent his formative years on a sprawling 200-acre farm in rural Niagara County. Raised in a home rich with history and warmth, his parents operated a ceramics business alongside managing the farm, creating a vibrant hub for the local community. educated in the Wilson Central School system, Philip developed a passion for history, nurtured by supportive teachers and his thirst for knowledge. His formative years were marked by family gatherings, hunting expeditions, and a deep connection to rural life. From his humble beginnings, Philip worked his way through college, earing degrees from Niagara County College, Niagara University, and S.U.N.Y. Buffalo, while balancing full-time work at Niagara Mohawk Power and Canadian Niagara Power Ltd.

In 1998, Philip and Lynne established LMW Works LLC, a publishing house that has produced over 30 publications and educational game systems, showcasing Philip's dedication to historical and educational game systems, showcasing Philip's dedication to historical scholarship and storytelling Through LMW Works, Philip has shared his passion for history with a wide audience, attending conventions, speaking engagements, and even crafting miniature displays for commercials and prestigious institutions like the Smithsonian. Today, Philip and his high school sweetheart, Lynne have returned to Niagara Falls, New York, where there legacy of historical preservation and creative entrepreneurship continues to thrive.