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October 21, 2015
Today in World War II History—Oct. 21, 1940 & 1945
75 Years Ago—Oct. 21, 1940: Churchill broadcasts on BBC to France: “The morning will come, a glorious dawn. Vive la France!” Publication of For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway.
70 Years Ago—Oct. 21, 1945: British engineers blow up U-boat pens in Hamburg, Germany. French women receive right to vote for the first time.
October 20, 2015
Today in World War II History—Oct. 20, 1940 & 1945
SM.79 bombers of 193rd Squadron, 30th Wing, 87th Group, Regia Aeronautica (Italian Air Force) over North Africa, 1940 to 1942
75 Years Ago—Oct. 20, 1940: Italian planes bomb Cairo for the first time, also bomb US-run oil facilities in Bahrain.
70 Years Ago—Oct. 20, 1945: Movie premiere of Don’t Fence Me In, starring Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, and Gabby Hayes.
October 19, 2015
Book Beat – Beyond the Ashes
After the 1906 Earthquake, recent widow Ruby Marshall moves to San Francisco to help her brother, physician Robert King, with his cancer research and in the camps for the homeless in Golden Gate Park. Dr. Gerald Larkspur, Robert’s partner, is certain his work with X-rays will bring healing to the suffering, but failures with his patients make him doubt himself. However, Ruby and Gerald’s budding romance is tested when Gerald begins developing mysterious symptoms. How can she risk losing her heart again?
With solid research, Karen Barnett brings 1906 San Francisco to life – the ruins, the refugees, the camps, and the rebuilding. Gerald and Ruby are characters you feel for, burdened by fears and failures – yet reaching for life and hope. Beyond the Ashes also explores the fascinating history of the early cancer researchers, and their frustrations and dangers. This is a wonderful, romantic read with a fresh feel and top-notch writing. While this is the second book in the Golden Gate Chronicles, it does stand alone. However, I also highly recommend the first book, Out of the Ruins.
Today in World War II History—Oct. 19, 1940 & 1945
Allied merchant ship being shelled by a German U-boat, date unknown. (Imperial War Museum)
75 Years Ago—Oct. 19, 1940: In 48 hours, U-boats sink 28 ships in various convoys, the worst loss of the war.
70 Years Ago—Oct. 19, 1945: British land at Semarang, Java to crush uprising. War Widow’s Guild of Australia is founded.
October 18, 2015
Today in World War II History—Oct. 18, 1940 & 1945
75 Years Ago—Oct. 18, 1940: Nazis announce death penalty for civilians in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Norway who harbor downed British airmen.
70 Years Ago—Oct. 18, 1945: In Argentina, Juan Peron announces his candidacy for president; he will win on 24 February 1946.
October 17, 2015
Today in World War II History—Oct. 17, 1940 & 1945
Juan Perón’s supporters demonstrating in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires, 17 October 1945 (public domain)
75 Years Ago—Oct. 17, 1940: In North Atlantic convoy SC-7, U-boats sink 3 Allied ships; 20 of 30 ships in the convoy will be lost in 3 days.
70 Years Ago—Oct. 17, 1945: Former vice president Juan Peron of Argentina is released from prison following demonstrations organized by Eva “Evita” Duarte.
October 16, 2015
Today in World War II History—Oct. 16, 1940 & 1945
J. Robert Oppenheimer, first director of Los Alamos National Laboratory. (US Department of Energy photo)
75 Years Ago—Oct. 16, 1940: “R-Day” (Registration Day): In US, all men aged 21-36 register for the draft (16 million men). Warsaw Ghetto is officially established with more than 35,000 Jews.
70 Years Ago—Oct. 16, 1945: Robert Oppenheimer resigns as director of Los Alamos facility of Manhattan Project.
October 15, 2015
Cover Reveal! Anchor in the Storm
Introducing Arch Vandenberg and Lillian Avery!
Coming soon…Anchor in the Storm (Waves of Freedom Book 2, Revell) will be released May 3, 2016!
It is now available for pre-order at ChristianBook.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Books-A-Million.
Here’s the back cover copy:
For plucky Lillian Avery, America’s entry into World War II means a chance to prove herself as a pharmacist in Boston. The challenges of her new job energize her. But society boy Ensign Archer Vandenberg’s attentions only annoy—even if he is her brother’s best friend.
During the darkest days of the war, Arch’s destroyer hunts German U-boats in vain as the submarines sink dozens of merchant ships along the East Coast. Still shaken by battles at sea, Arch notices his men also struggle with their nerves—and with drowsiness. Could there be a link to the large prescriptions for sedatives Lillian has filled? The two work together to answer that question, but can Arch ever earn Lillian’s trust and affection?
I’m very excited to share Arch & Lillian’s story with you!
Today in World War II History—Oct. 15, 1940 & 1945
A London bus after falling into a massive bomb crater in the center of Balham High Road, London, 15 Oct 1940.
75 Years Ago—Oct. 15, 1940: Heavy Luftwaffe raid on London, Birmingham, and Bristol starts 900 fires. Italy demobilizes 300,000 soldiers for the harvest, leaving only 100,000 for upcoming invasion of Greece. Movie premiere of The Great Dictator, starring Charlie Chaplin parodying Hitler, Paulette Goddard.
70 Years Ago—Oct. 15 1945: Former Vichy Premier Pierre Laval is executed by the French for collaborating with Nazis.
October 14, 2015
Today in World War II History—Oct. 14, 1940 & 1945
75 Years Ago—Oct. 14, 1940: Luftwaffe bomb falls on Balham Tube station in London, killing 66.
70 Years Ago—Oct. 14, 1945: Indonesian People’s Army declares war on the Netherlands.
