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June 12, 2016
Today in World War II History—June 12, 1941
75 Years Ago—June 12, 1941: US Naval Reserve called to active duty.
South African Air Force embarks on its first combat mission in North Africa.
June 11, 2016
Today in World War II History—June 11, 1941
Rudolf Hess, 1933 (German Federal Archives, Bild 146II-849)
75 Years Ago—June 11, 1941: Nazis conduct mass arrest of fortune tellers, astrologists, faith healers, and Christian Scientists due to their influence on Rudolf Hess; all sent to concentration camps (see 10 May 1941).
June 10, 2016
Today in World War II History—June 10, 1941
75 Years Ago—June 10, 1941: US wins contract for Bolivia’s entire tungsten supply, depriving Japan of the mineral, vital to strengthening metal alloys in arms production.
June 9, 2016
Anchor in the Storm All Hands on Deck Giveaway Winner
Thank you to everyone for joining me in celebrating the release of Anchor in the Storm
!
Once again, I teamed with Litfuse Publicity for a blog tour and giveaway! It’s been such fun to follow the blog tour and see how readers are responding to Arch & Lillian’s story of intrigue, danger, and romance! We had 3630 entries!
I’m pleased to announce the winner of the Anchor in the Storm All Hands on Deck Giveaway! The winner is…
Brenda Veinotte! Brenda, please contact info@litfusegroup.com with your mailing information.Brenda will receive:
A signed copy of Anchor in the Storm
A nautical tote bag lined with anchor fabric
An anchor necklace made from copper reclaimed from the USS Constitution in Boston during restoration
365 Devotions for Hope by Karen Whiting
Shine: Nautical Inspirational Adult Coloring Book
“Hope Anchors the Soul” journal
Set of two nautical tea towels
Anchor necklace made from copper reclaimed from the USS Constitution in Boston during restoration.
There was so much interest in the necklace and devotional! The anchor necklace – and other nautical jewelry made from reclaimed copper from the restoration of the USS Constitution in Boston – can be purchased at the USS Constitution Museum’s online store. You can wear your own little bit of history!
And Karen Whiting’s 365 Devotions for Hope is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and ChristianBook.com!
Today in World War II History—June 9, 1941
75 Years Ago—June 9, 1941: Ammunition plant at Fort Smederovo, Belgrade explodes, killing 1500.
Two thousand soldiers put an end to the strike at North American Aviation in Inglewood, CA that threatened crucial aircraft production.
North American Aviation plant, Inglewood, CA, 1942 (US government photo)
June 8, 2016
Today in World War II History—June 8, 1941
Australian troops among the ruins of the old Crusader castle at Sidon, Lebanon, July 1941 (Imperial War Museum)
75 Years Ago—June 8, 1941: British, Australians, and Free French invade Vichy Syria and Lebanon from Palestine; French promise independence in return for cooperation.
June 7, 2016
Today in World War II History—June 7, 1941
Whirlaway (Wikimedia Creative Commons)
75 Years Ago—June 7, 1941: First US Lend-Lease planes flown to Maine and shoved over border into Canada, because neutrality laws forbid landing in Canada.
Jockey Eddie Arcaro and Whirlaway win the Belmont and the Triple Crown.
June 6, 2016
A D-Day Remembrance
US troops approach Omaha Beach in an LCVP landing craft, Normandy, 6 Jun 1944 (US National Archives)
Today we commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the D-Day landings. On June 6, 1944, the Allies landed on the beaches of Normandy to liberate Europe from Nazi power.
In August 2007, I was privileged to stand on Omaha Beach on a misty, overcast morning not unlike the men faced that historic day. As I stood on that long stretch of sand and gazed at those high bluffs which once bristled with machine guns, I was moved deeply. We’ve all seen the movies and watched the footage – men dashing with rifles in hand, stumbling in the waves, beckoning their buddies onward, sheltering against debris – falling to the sand. But being there and feeling that sand beneath my feet gave me another level of understanding.
Today the Normandy beaches bristle with people on holiday – those who come to remember, and those who come to play. Children laugh and chase the waves and build sand castles. Tourists stand in silence, wipe tears, take pictures. This is as it should be.
Sign at Omaha Beach, August 2007 (Photo: Sarah Sundin)
Seventy-two years ago, 155,000 American, British Commonwealth, and Free French troops landed in the biggest amphibious operation in history, along with free people from many other occupied nations. Take a moment today and remember those who risked their lives, who gave their lives so we can live in freedom.
Today in World War II History—June 6, 1941
75 Years Ago—June 6, 1941: US authorizes requisition of foreign merchant ships lying idle in US ports.
June 5, 2016
Today in World War II History—June 5, 1941
Two Japanese A6M2 Zero fighters en route to attack Nanzheng, China, 26 May 1941
75 Years Ago—June 5, 1941: During Japanese air raid on Chongqing, China, 4000 civilians suffocate in a shelter.
UAW strikes at North American Aviation plant in Inglewood CA, threatening production of vital aircraft.
