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March 11, 2014
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Mar. 11, 1944: US Fifteenth Air Force (based in Italy) bombs Toulon, France, sinking U-boats U-380 and U-410.
March 10, 2014
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Mar. 10, 1944: Movie premiere of The Fighting Seabees starring John Wayne.
March 9, 2014
Today in World War II History
Ledo Road construction in Burma(US Army Center of Military History)70 Years Ago—Mar. 9, 1944: Chinese take Walawbum, Burma, opening Hukawng Valley for Ledo Road construction (will connect to Burma Road to supply China).
March 8, 2014
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Mar. 8, 1944: Japanese launch offensive in Burma toward major British base at Imphal, India.
March 7, 2014
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Mar. 7, 1944: Nazis make house-to-house calls to recruit women ages 17-45 for war work.
March 6, 2014
Today in World War II History
US Eighth Air Force B-17s over Berlin (USAF photo)70 Years Ago—Mar. 6, 1944: US Eighth Air Force loses 69 out of 730 bombers in mission to Berlin—its costliest raid ever.
March 5, 2014
Book Beat - Songs of the Shenandoah by Michael K. Reynolds
The Hanley Family has survived the Irish Potato Famine, the Mexican-American War, the wild streets of New York and of Gold Rush San Francisco, and many personal trials, but now they face their biggest challenge yet, the Civil War.Clare Hanley Royce and her husband Andrew struggle to keep their abolitionist newspaper in business in New York City, while Seamus and Caitlin return to her family farm in Virginia. When war breaks out, these siblings are separated on opposite sides of the conflict. Meanwhile, Davin Hanley has returned to New York, rich from Sierra gold but poor in spirit. He's intrigued by Clare's young maid, Muriel, who's studying to be a physician - but seems to be hiding something. As war tries their spirits and tests their character, the Hanleys lean on family ties and their faith in the Lord to see them through.
Songs of the Shenandoah is the excellent conclusion to Michael K. Reynolds' Heirs of Ireland series. The Civil War backdrop is painted well, and the characters continue their growth and development. Davin and Muriel's story especially drew me in, with Muriel's complex character - and it's always refreshing to read about a heroine who isn't drop-dead gorgeous. I highly recommend this book, but strongly suggest reading Flight of the Earls and In Golden Splendor first to become acquainted with the characters.
Today in World War II History
Brig. Orde Wingate,commander of the Chindit
Raids in Burma70 Years Ago—Mar. 5, 1944: Future test pilot Flight Officer Chuck Yeager shot down in his P-51 over Gironde, France; he evades capture with help of French resistance. In Second Chindit Raid, Wingate’s Special Force (UK/Indian/US) makes airborne drops in Burma and builds “Broadway” airstrip; C-47s double-tow gliders to Broadway airstrip but nearly all are damaged.
March 4, 2014
Today in World War II History
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Gen. Alexander Patch70 Years Ago—Mar. 4, 1944: Maj. Gen. Alexander Patch assumes command of US Seventh Army in Algiers, to prepare for landings in Southern France.
March 3, 2014
Today in World War II History
US VI Corps Headquarters in a wine cellar near Anzio, Italy70 Years Ago—Mar. 3, 1944: Allies repel final German counterattack at Anzio; forces will remain at standstill for 2 months in bad weather.
