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August 19, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Aug. 19, 1942: British & Canadians make disastrous raid on Dieppe, France; of 6100 soldiers,1179 killed, 2190 captured.
August 18, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Aug. 18, 1942: Japanese land at Basabua near Gona, New Guinea undetected.
August 17, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Aug. 17, 1942: US Eighth Air Force flies first official mission: 12 B-17s from 97th Bomb Group bomb marshalling yards in Rouen. “Carlson’s Raiders”: 221 US Marines conduct 2-day raid on Makin Island in Gilberts to destroy radio station; first amphibious landing from subs.
August 16, 2012
With Every Letter - Midnight Madness!
My new book
With Every Letter
releases on September 1! To celebrate, I'm having a Midnight Madness giveaway. Pre-order or purchase a copy by midnight on August 31, 2012, and be the first to read Book One of my new Wings of the Nightingale series. AND as a Thank You for pre-ordering or purchasing my book you'll be entered to win a $50 gift card to Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble or ChristianBook.com (winners choice!). Yes, this is open to those who already pre-ordered or purchased the book as well.
All you have to do is pre-order or purchase With Every Letter and then send me an e-mail with the following information to sarahsundincom@sarahsundin.com: 1. Your Name 2. Where you ordered or purchased it from 3. Your email address.
That's it. Easy.
Here are the pre-order links: Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0800734238/sarahsund-20 Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blue-skies-tomorrow-sarah-sundin/1025973997 ChristianBook.com: http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1152763&item_no=734237 Legal Mumbo Jumbo:**No Purchase Required** While I'd love for you to purchase the book, it's not necessary to enter the contest. Just send me an e-mail to be entered. Winners will be chosen at random from entries. E-mail me at sarahsundincom@sarahsundin.com to enter. Winner will be announced on 9/4/2013. Contest open to US residents only.
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Aug. 16, 1942: US airfield on Guadalcanal named Henderson Field after Midway hero Maj. Lofton Henderson.
August 15, 2012
Happy V-J Day!
Sixty-seven years ago, on August 14, 1945, World War II came to an end when Emperor Hirohito of Japan signed his acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration demanding unconditional surrender to the Allies. The surrender was announced in the United States at 7pm Eastern War Savings Time.The following day, August 15, was officially proclaimed V-J Day (Victory in Japan), a day of celebration and thanksgiving.
Almost six years had passed since Germany had invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, beginning the most costly war the world had ever seen. Europe and Japan lay in ruins. Tens of millions of people had lost their lives in combat, bombings, and extermination camps. Very few families were unaffected by the war, even in the US, where only a small amount of bombs landed from a handful of shellings by Japanese submarines.
It's hard for us to imagine the extreme jubilation that erupted sixty-six years ago today.
Take a moment today and imagine. Imagine the jubilation, the sense of relief that the horror was over, that you would survive, that those around you would survive, that you could go on with your life and pursue your dreams.
Take a moment today and give thanks. Thank the veterans, and nurses, and home front workers who made that victory possible. Thank the members of our armed forces today who continue to keep us safe. And thank the Lord for strengthening us and watching over us.
Take a moment today and celebrate!
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Aug. 15, 1942: British Gen. Sir Harold Alexander assumes position as C-in-C, Middle East Forces. British “Pedestal” convoy arrives in Malta—only 5/14 cargo ships, but enough to maintain island. 82nd Airborne Division organized from 82nd Infantry Division, becoming US’s first airborne division, under Maj. Gen. Matthew Ridgway at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana.
August 14, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Aug. 14, 1942: P-38 Lightning of 1st Fighter Group shoots down German Fw 200 Condor off Iceland—first US claim against Luftwaffe.
August 13, 2012
Book Giveaway - The Discovery by Dan Walsh
Today I'm giving away a copy of
The Discovery
by Dan Walsh for three reasons - first of all, I received an extra copy in the mail last week (giveaway time!). Secondly, I'm thrilled to share one of my favorite books of the year. Third, the timing. Seventy years ago this summer, an extraordinary real-life drama unfolded on American shores...In June of 1942, U-boats landed eight German saboteurs on US soil, at Long Island, New York and at Jacksonville, Florida. They were all captured within two weeks before any of their planned sabotage missions had been attempted, and six of the men were executed for espionage on August 8, 1942.
In The Discovery , Dan Walsh takes this fascinating sibebar of US history and crafts a compelling novel - more precisely a historical novel within a contemporary novel.
When his beloved grandfather dies, Michael Warner inherits his home in Charleston, the typewriter on which Gerard Warner wrote dozens of bestselling novels, and an unpublished manuscript. The unpublished novel is unlike anything else his grandfather wrote - a World War II story of a German saboteur who lands by U-boat in Florida and takes the name Ben Coleman to blend in. He's not the spy he led the Nazis to believe he was, but a German-American desperate for a way home. Ben falls in love with Claire Richards - an impossible love. All deception has a way of unraveling, and Ben finds himself in a fight for his freedom and his life.
Michael is drawn in to the tale of spies and danger and romance, but certain aspects of the story prick his curiosity. As he works to solve the mystery, he learns more about himself and his dreams.
Thrilling, romantic, and intriguing, The Discovery is a suspenseful, beautifully written, and deeply satisfying story. I've thoroughly enjoyed all Dan Walsh's novels, but I'm convinced this is his best yet!
To enter the drawing for The Discovery, please leave a comment below and include your email address in the following format: sarah[at]sarahsundin[dot]com. US and Canada only please!
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Aug. 13, 1942: Lt. Gen. Bernard Montgomery takes command of British Eighth Army in Egypt. Japanese secure Buna-Kokoda Trail on New Guinea.Disney’s Bambipremieres at New York’s Radio City Music Hall.
