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October 26, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Oct. 26, 1942: At El Alamein, British take Kidney Ridge. Center and Eastern Task Forces depart UK for Torch landings in Oran and Algiers, Algeria. In Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, USS Hornet and destroyer Porter are sunk, USS Enterprise is seriously damaged.[image error]
October 25, 2012
Book Beat - No Safe Harbor by Elizabeth Ludwig
Whom do you trust when no one is trustworthy?In No Safe Harbor by Elizabeth Ludwig, Cara Hamilton faces that question. She arrives at Ellis Island from Ireland in 1897, lured by a letter from her twin brother, presumed to be dead. But how can she follow her brother's orders not to trust anyone - and still find her brother?
Rourke Turner yearns to avenge his father's murder, and the pretty young immigrant seems to be the key. However, Rourke's goal of vengeance becomes muddied as he slowly falls for Cara - and his desire to win Cara's heart is threatened by the web of lies he's spun.
This is a suspenseful novel, with well-drawn characters and a delightful romance with just the right amont of tension. I was a bit confused by the suspense plotline, but then I don't read a lot of suspense. Overall, Cara's predicament and Rourke's changing heart made this a compelling read. I highly recommend it.[image error]
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Oct. 25, 1942: Rommel returns to Battle of El Alamein in Egypt after medical treatment in Germany. On Guadalcanal, Japanese attack Lunga perimeter and at Matanikau, but are repulsed. Alcan Highway completed connecting Alaska to US (officially opens 11/26).[image error]
October 24, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Oct. 24, 1942: RAF bombs Turin, the first bombing of Italy from British bases. Main detachment of Western Task Force leaves Hampton Roads VA & Casco Bay ME for Torch landings (Morocco). Australians secure Goodenough Island off New Guinea.New songs in Top Ten: “Dearly Beloved,” “Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition.”[image error]
October 23, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Oct. 23, 1942: Second Battle of El Alamein begins: Montgomery’s British Eighth Army breaks through German defenses. Eleanor Roosevelt arrives in Britain for 3-week visit, promises soldiers warmer socks, faster mail. First detachment of Western Task Force departs Hampton Roads VA for landings in Morocco under Rear Adm. Henry Hewitt.
October 22, 2012
International Giveaway Day!
Welkom! Bem-vindo! Willkommen!
I'm celebrating two international moments - receiving copies of my second book, A Distant Melody, in German (Der Klang Deiner Gedanken) and the release of my second book, A Memory Between Us, in Portuguese (Nas Asas da Memoria)!
To celebrate, I'm giving away one copy each of:Een Verre Melodie (Dutch version of A Distant Melody - title means "A Distant Melody") Op Zilveren Vleugels (Dutch version of A Memory Between Us - title means "On Silver Wings") Nas Asas do Amor (Portuguese version of A Distant Melody - title means "On the Wings of Love") Der Klang Deiner Gedanken (German version of A Distant Melody - title means "The Sound of Your Thoughts")
Do you speak Dutch, Portuguese, or German? Learning one of these languages? Know someone...a missionary, maybe...who might want a copy? To enter the giveaway, leave a comment saying which book(s) you'd like, along with your email address in the following format: sarah[at]sarahsundin[dot]com.By the way, I have NOT received copies of Nas Asas da Memoria yet, so this is not included in the giveaway.
For this giveaway only, I'm opening it up to international mailings...void where prohibited by law, of course.The winners will be announced on Friday October 26 here on my blog.
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Oct. 22, 1942: Britain reduces age of conscription to 18. Maj. Gen. Mark Clark lands by sub at Cherchel, Algeria for clandestine meeting with Vichy French. First transports for Operation Torch, the Allied landings in North Africa, depart UK (cargo ships).
October 21, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Oct. 21, 1942: US Tenth Air Force heavy bombers fly first mission from China and first mission north of Yellow River. WWI ace Eddie Rickenbacker’s B-17 ditches in Pacific, crew afloat for 24 days. Congress passes Revenue Act of 1942, which raises $7 billion in new income taxes and reduces deductions, adding 13 million new taxpayers into the system. Movie premiere of For Me and My Gal with Gene Kelly & Judy Garland.
October 20, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Oct. 20, 1942: US War Production Board orders stop to all non-essential civil construction projects.
October 19, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Oct. 19, 1942: German Jews no longer allowed meat, wheat products, milk, or eggs. US War Production Board mandates tin can collection in cities larger than 25,000.
