We tend to think of those who served in World War II as the "Greatest Generation." And in many ways, they were. But when we hear t...
Kamis, 14 Juni 2012
Rabu, 06 Juni 2012
68th Anniversary of D-Day
"Crossed rifles in the sand are a comrade's tribute to this American soldier who sprang ashore from a landing barge and died at the...
Selasa, 05 Juni 2012
News and Views on First World War Nurses
I've been on the run the past few months and haven't noted some of the correspondence I've been receiving regarding this blog. I...
The Death of a Nurse Amidst the Tumult at the End of the War
"There is a 90-year-old legend in the North Wales town of Bodelwyddan. On some nights you can hear the sound of soldiers marching thro...
Senin, 04 Juni 2012
Website Review: WWII Archives
If you're looking for an absolute treasure trove of historical documents, photographs, and lots and lots of other information on World W...
Sabtu, 26 Mei 2012
Remembering...
World War II combat artist Ed Reep painted this picture the morning after 17 men were killed on the beachhead at Anzio, Italy. He was very f...
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