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January 5, 2013
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Jan. 5, 1943: US Fifth Army formed in Oujda, Morocco under Lt. Gen. Mark Clark. Off Guadalcanal, Mk. 32 proximity-fuzed shells are used for the first time by USS Helena. Scientist George Washington Carver dies in Tuskegee AL, age 81.
January 4, 2013
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Jan. 4, 1943: Polish resistance attacks Germans in Czestochowa but fail, 251 killed. Earl Warren inaugurated for first of three terms as California governor, but declines to have ceremony due to war.
January 3, 2013
Book Beat - Flight of the Earls by Michael K. Reynolds
In 1846 Ireland, Clare Hanley tries to protect her family from the ravages of the potato famine, but her father is stubborn, her mother lost in grief, and her grown brother is useless. The only hope for the family's survival is for Clare and her brother Seamus to emigrate to America and send their earnings home.However, New York City proves to be harsh, seedy, and dangerous - and their mentor in America may not be who he claims to be.
Flight of the Earls is Michael K. Reynolds's debut novel, the first in the Heirs of Ireland series. The novel makes you care deeply for the characters but rightly refuses to romanticize the plight of the Irish at home or abroad. The writing sings, the story thrills, the characters are unapologetically realistic, and the message of hope and trust shines even in the grit. A novel not to be missed!
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Jan. 3, 1943: Soviets take Mozdok and Malgobek in Caucasus. Germans defeat French and take Fondouk Pass in Tunisia.
January 2, 2013
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Jan. 2, 1943: In Libya, port of Tripoli closed to Axis ships due to Allied bombing. New songs in Top Ten: “Moonlight Becomes You,” “You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To.”
January 1, 2013
Unsung Heroes of World War II
The heroes of World War II have gained accolades for storming beaches and shooting down planes and sinking ships, for performing acts of great valor in intense danger.But what about the unsung heroes, those men and women who quietly performed their jobs, still making sacrifices and facing danger, but without accolades?
This month I wrote an article, "Unsung Heroes," for The Book Club Network's Book Fun Magazine. I hope you enjoy it.
Pictured is my personal favorite unsung hero, my grandfather, Frederick Stewart, who served as a pharmacist's mate in the US Navy in the Pacific. I'm thankful for the service of millions of heroes like him.
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Jan. 1, 1943: In Rose Bowl, Georgia beats UCLA 9-0 in both schools’ first appearance in Rose Bowl and UCLA’s first bowl game. Incoming California Gov. Earl Warren (and future Supreme Court Justice) serves as Rose Parade grand marshal.
December 31, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Dec. 31, 1942: Battle of Barents Sea: German cruiser force fails to stop British convoy PQ-19, last major German naval sortie with surface ships.
December 30, 2012
Today in World War II History
B-17s of 3rd Bombardment Division in combat box formation70 Years Ago—Dec. 30, 1942: US Eighth Air Force first uses “combat box” formation to better protect bombers from German fighters. Henry Kaiser opens Kaiser steel plant in Fontana CA.
December 29, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Dec. 29, 1942: German army begins retreat from Caucasus. British Eighth Army occupies Buerat and Bu Ngem, Libya.
