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There’s more than one way to shoot in a war – Pacific Paratrooper
← Francis the Talking Mule ~~There’s More Than One Way To Shoot In A War ~~ OCT 30 Posted by GP Shooting with cameras rather than guns. Signal Corps photographers were the “eyes” of the military. Whether taking motion pictures or still photographs, often in the thick… Continue Reading “There’s more than one way to shoot in a war – Pacific Paratrooper”
Book Review: Hidden Among the Stars by Melanie Dobson
“Catching the Wind” Catching the Wind Kindle Melanie DobsonMy rating: 5 of 5 starsSearching What a story! Melanie again captures the tragedy of war for kids especially when they try to stay together. The author handles the time swaps by sometimes doesn’t label which… Continue Reading “Book Review: Hidden Among the Stars by Melanie Dobson”
Book Review: In Perfect Time by Sarah Sundin
A Distant Melody (Wings of Glory, #1) A Distant Melody by Sarah SundinMy rating: 5 of 5 stars KindleBomber Romance I love how the author accurately reports history, wraps it in romance, and ties it up with a faith that can move mountains.… Continue Reading “Book Review: In Perfect Time by Sarah Sundin”
Book Review: The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell
The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War by Malcolm GladwellMy rating: 5 of 5 starsKindleGrim DetailAs a retired military man residing in Guam, I was interested mostly to see the work and challenges of the… Continue Reading “Book Review: The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell”
Book Review: Code Girls by Liza Mundy
The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II by Liza MundyKindle/AudibleMy rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow! the untold story indeedI was aware of… Continue Reading “Book Review: Code Girls by Liza Mundy”
Book Review: The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel
The Book of Lost Names by Kristin HarmelAudibleMy rating: 5 of 5 stars A well-researched, well-written story about how Nazi Germany tried to exterminate every Jew they could find. Lots of action and intrigue in this one, and you’ll have to read it yourself… Continue Reading “Book Review: The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel”
Book Review: Where the sky begins by Rhys Bowen
Where the Sky Begins by Rhys BowenKindleMy rating: 5 of 5 stars Bombed!A unique perspective of a civilian in London in World War 2. It is also unique that the writer doesn’t make the character a star, but shows how circumstances can shape good… Continue Reading “Book Review: Where the sky begins by Rhys Bowen”
Arsee’s short stories 129 Faith — Thinking Chitalia
Mikolaj was only seventeen, the youngest member of a Jewish family that lived in the village of Radocza, a few hours drive from Krakow in Poland. Mikolaj had no idea what his family discussed over dinner. They spoke of Nazis and a man named… Continue Reading “Arsee’s short stories 129 Faith — Thinking Chitalia”
Hillsdale’s College Lectures Review: The Second World Wars by Victor Davis Hanson — The Domain for Truth
A history course review…because Pastors also need a break from heavy theological reading! 5 out of 5 Free: Hillsdale Online Course Purchase: DVD Box Set Readers of this blog will know I love history. I finished recently a lecture series from Hillsdale College by famous… Continue Reading “Hillsdale’s College Lectures Review: The Second World Wars by Victor Davis Hanson — The Domain for Truth”
New Orders for the 11th Airborne — Pacific Paratrooper
Lt. Gen. Joseph May Swing 21 January 1945 – Gen. Swing announced to his 11th Airborne Division that he was ordering up a review as they were transferring to the 8th Army and the reviewing officer would be none other than Gen. Robert Eichelberger. … Continue Reading “New Orders for the 11th Airborne — Pacific Paratrooper”