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October 1, 2014
Today in World War II History—October 1, 1939 & 1944
German Adm. Karl Dönitz
75 Years Ago—Oct. 1, 1939: In Germany, Karl Dönitz promoted to rear admiral and commander of the submarines.
Canadian armored cars in Putte, during the Anglo-Canadian drive in the Scheldt Estuary, 11 Oct 1944 (Imperial War Musuem)
70 Years Ago—Oct. 1, 1944: Canadian forces open campaign to clear the Scheldt Estuary around port of Antwerp, Belgium. Library of Congress once again displays the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution, retrieved from Fort Knox.
September 30, 2014
Today in World War II History—September 30, 1939 & 1944
Gen. Wladyslaw Sikorski, 1942 (US Library of Congress)
75 Years Ago—Sept. 30, 1939: French troops withdraw from German Saar Region. Gen. Wladyslaw Sikorski named first prime minister of Polish government-in-exile. New song in Top Ten: “Moonlight Serenade.”
US Marines on Peleliu, September 1944 (US Marine Corps photo)
70 Years Ago—Sept. 30, 1944: Allies capture last German cross-Channel guns; residents of heavily bombarded Dover, England celebrate. US Marines declare Peleliu secure, but resistance remains.
September 29, 2014
Today in World War II History—September 29, 1939 & 1944
Polish rifles collected by German troops, Warsaw, Poland, September 1939
75 Years Ago—Sept. 29, 1939: Poland officially surrenders to Germany and the USSR.
70 Years Ago—Sept. 29, 1944: In France, Canadians allow armistice in Calais to let civilians evacuate.
September 28, 2014
Today in World War II History—September 28, 1939 & 1944
German and Soviet officers shaking hands, Poland, late September 1939
75 Years Ago—Sept. 28, 1939: Last Polish resistance, the fortress of Modlin, falls after 18-day siege. Soviets and Germans divide control of Poland along River Bug.
70 Years Ago—Sept. 28, 1944: Greek Resistance groups agree to unite under Allied leadership.
September 27, 2014
Today in World War II History—September 27, 1939 & 1944
German troops marching through Warsaw, September 1939 (US National Archives)
75 Years Ago—Sept. 27, 1939: Warsaw, Poland surrenders to Germany; Polish government-in-exile established in Paris.
70 Years Ago—Sept. 27, 1944: In the US Eighth Air Force, the 445th Bomb Group experiences the highest single loss of any US group in the war (25 of 37 B-24 Liberators) on a mission to Kassel, Germany. Flight nurse Reba Whittle (813rd MAES) crashlands behind enemy lines in Germany, briefly taken prisoner.
September 26, 2014
Today in World War II History—September 26, 1939 & 1944
Boeing B-29 Superfortress (US Air Force photo)
75 Years Ago—Sept. 26, 1939: British first use naval air warning radar, in Luftwaffe attack on carrier HMS Ark Royal.
70 Years Ago—Sept. 26, 1944: US 20th Bomber Command B-29 Superfortresses bomb Manchuria, the command’s first mission with over 100 planes.
September 25, 2014
Today in World War II History—September 25, 1939 & 1944
German Heinkel He 111 bomber over Warsaw, September 1939
75 Years Ago—Sept. 25, 1939: German Luftwaffe drops incendiary bombs on Warsaw, Poland. Germany begins rationing of bread and flour.
70 Years Ago—Sept. 25, 1944: Operation Market Garden ends as British troops withdraw from Arnhem, Holland. Free French launch assault toward Belfort Gap in France.
September 24, 2014
Truth, Lies, and the Single Woman by Allison K. Flexer – Mother/Daughter Perspectives!
Allison K. Flexer
When Allison Flexer asked if I would be interested in reviewing her new book, Truth, Lies, and the Single Woman, I started to decline. After all, I just celebrated twenty-five years of marriage. However, I have an almost-nineteen-year-old daughter, Anna. What if we shared our perspectives, as mother and daughter?
Truth, Lies, and the Single Woman by Allison K. Flexer addresses ten lies single women often believe. These lies can sap the joy from our lives (“Because no one has chosen me, I’m not valuable”), lead us to make bad choices (“It’s too late for me, so I should settle”), and interfere with our relationship with the Lord (“God has forgotten me”). Allison shares her own stories and the stories of others (even men!), and most importantly points to biblical truth.
Allison’s style is relatable and compassionate, open and understandable. The book reads well, has quick bullet-point lists for review, and includes journal pages for personal reflection.
Anna Sundin, age nineteen-next-week!
Anna’s View…
In our modern world, it is easy to get caught up in the myths of our culture. Unfortunately, many of these myths do not shine a favorable light on women. As a woman, culture is constantly bombarding me with thoughts that I have to have a boyfriend to be beautiful, to be valuable, to be loved. Allison Flexer does an amazing job at dispelling these myths, by reminding us who we live for; we live for God, not the world.
Flexer’s book is a great read for all women, not just the single woman. The book outlines and emphasizes the importance of identifying yourself as a follower of God, not as a follower of the deceits of the world. As a follower of God we find the beauty, value and love we all crave. In order for a relationship to be successful, you must know who you find identity in. When we find our identity in God and only then, will we find what we are looking for.
Sarah Sundin, age old-enough-to-be-Anna’s-mom
Sarah’s View…
I wish I’d had this book when I was Anna’s age! So many of us women look for men to complete who we are. When we’re single, we’re unhappy, feeling unloved and unworthy. We often make poor choices out of desperation, leading us to bad—even abusive—relationships.
Then once we’re married, we demand that our husbands meet our every need for love and worth and validation. Our poor men. We give them burdens only the Lord can carry.
I agree with Anna that this book—although it’s tailored for the single woman—has truths applicable to any age or marital status. When we see our worth in God’s eyes, then we are free to find joy in either singleness or marriage. When we accept our completion in Christ, we have confidence in living the lives He’s given us. And when we realize He meets all our needs for love, we are free to truly love the people He places in our lives.
I also recommend this book to married women to better understand the needs and concerns of our single friends. Overall—don’t miss this book!
Today in World War II History—September 24, 1939 & 1944
Flight nurse Lt. Mary Louise Hawkins
75 Years Ago—Sept. 24, 1939: German SS Einsatzgruppe murders 800 Polish intelligentsia in Bydgoszcz.
70 Years Ago—Sept. 24, 1944: US C-47 en route from Palau to Guadalcanal makes forced landing; flight nurse Lt. Mary Louise Hawkins treats severed trachea using parts from a life vest, all 24 patients survive.
September 23, 2014
Today in World War II History—September 23, 1939 & 1944
Sigmund Freud, 1922 (LIFE, public domain)
75 Years Ago—Sept. 23, 1939: Sigmund Freud dies in London of cancer of the mouth and jaw, age 83.
70 Years Ago—Sept. 23, 1944: Soviets reach Gulf of Riga on the Baltic. Soviets enter Hungary near Arad.
