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March 19, 2017
Today in World War II History—Mar. 19, 1942
US soldiers listening to radio broadcast on Bataan Peninsula, 1942 (US Army Center for Military History)
75 Years Ago—Mar. 19, 1942: On the Bataan Peninsula, US and Filipino troops are put on quarter-rations.
Lt. Gen. William Slim assumes command of British forces in Burma.
Japanese begin drive in Sittang Valley in Burma, opposed by Chinese troops.
March 18, 2017
Today in World War II History—Mar. 18, 1942
75 Years Ago—Mar. 18, 1942: President Roosevelt creates War Relocation Authority under Milton Eisenhower to remove all Japanese-Americans from West Coast.
Lord Mountbatten named British Chief of Combined Operations.
Map of relocation centers and camps used for the internment of Japanese-Americans in WWII (US National Park Service)
March 17, 2017
Today in World War II History—Mar. 17, 1942
Australian Prime Minister John Curtin greeting Douglas MacArthur as the US general arrives in Sydney, Australia by air, 1940s (US Army Center for Military History)
75 Years Ago—Mar. 17, 1942: Britain begins rationing fuel and electricity, bans central heating during the summer.
Gen. Douglas MacArthur is flown by B-17 from Mindanao to Australia.
March 16, 2017
Today in World War II History—Mar. 16, 1942
Japanese advance in the Solomons-New Guinea area, January-June 1942 (US Army Center for Military History)
75 Years Ago—Mar. 16, 1942: US and Australian planes bomb Japanese shipping and installations at Lae and Salamaua, New Guinea.
March 15, 2017
Today in World War II History—Mar. 15, 1942
75 Years Ago—Mar. 15, 1942: Norwegian resistance members seize ship SS Galtesund and sail to Britain.
Off Newfoundland, US Navy PBO Hudson sinks U-503, the same pilot (CPO Donald Mason) who had radioed “Sighted sub—sank same” in January, vindicating himself (see January 28, 1942).
March 14, 2017
When Tides Turn Release Day Giveaway!
To celebrate the release of When Tides Turn, I’m giving away a prize pack! In the novel, Lt. Dan Avery’s motto is “Stay the Course,” and he treasures the compass that reminds him to do just that. But Tess Beaumont shows him another dimension . . . “The compass stays true, even if you take side trips or spin around or veer off the path. You can always find your way.”
To encourage you to stay your course, I’m giving away a package including:
A signed copy of When Tides Turn
A Land’s End zip-top tote bag with compass rose embroidery and tons of pockets!
A necklace with a working compass from Clockwork Alley Etsy Shop
“Vintage White Blossoms” candle from Vermilion, Ohio—Dan & Tess’s hometown
“Women of WWII” sticky notes, including a WAVE (like Tess!), purchased at Pearl Harbor
“We Can Do It!” compact mirror, purchased at Pearl Harbor
“Victory Kiss” breath mints, purchased at Pearl Harbor. Because there might be a kiss in the story. Or not.
The giveaway is open March 14-19, 2017. US residents only please. The winner will be announced here on my blog on May 20, 2017.
Enter below with the Rafflecopter form. If that doesn’t work, please leave a comment below or send me an email to enter!
Today in World War II History—Mar. 14, 1942
Adm. Ernest King, 1945
75 Years Ago—Mar. 14, 1942: Adm. Ernest King orders dim-out along US East Coast (no bright lights facing seaward), but blackouts are not deemed necessary.
Adolf Hitler orders German naval and air forces to focus on Allied Arctic convoys.
March 13, 2017
Today in World War II History—Mar. 13, 1942
One of the first scout dog patrols to be used on Luzon in WWII. Briefing prior to a patrol (US Army photo)
75 Years Ago—Mar. 13, 1942: US Army Quartermasters begins training dogs for K-9 Corps War Dog Program.
Julia Flikke, Director of the Army Nurse Corps, becomes first female colonel in US Army.
March 12, 2017
Today in World War II History—Mar. 12, 1942
75 Years Ago—Mar. 12, 1942: Adm. Ernest King is named US Chief of Naval Operations, in addition to previous role as Commander in Chief, US fleet.
Due to the high losses to German U-boats, US Navy orders merchant ships to sail between New York and Cape Hatteras only during the day, and to put into the Chesapeake or the Delaware at night.
Italian opera star Ezio Pinza detained on Ellis Island as enemy alien.
March 11, 2017
Today in World War II History—Mar. 11, 1942
British ad for National Wheatmeal Loaf, WWII
75 Years Ago—Mar. 11, 1942: In the Philippines, Gen. Douglas MacArthur evacuates Corregidor by PT boat with his family and staff for Mindanao.
Col. Karl Bendetsen appointed director of US Wartime Civil Control Administration to supervise removal of Japanese-Americans from West Coast.
Britain bans sale of white bread, replaced by National Wheatmeal Loaf made of whole wheat and potato flour.
