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February 26, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 26, 1942: Army Distinguished Unit Citation authorized, worn above right breast pocket. 3000 Japanese residents of Terminal Island CA ordered to leave in 3 days. Academy Awards: best picture How Green Was My Valley, best actress Joan Fontaine in Suspicion, best actor Gary Cooper in Sergeant York, best director John Ford for How Green Was My Valley, first Oscars awarded for documentaries.
February 25, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 25, 1942: ABDA Command (American, British, Dutch, Australian) officially dissolved. British Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell named Commander in Chief, India. President Roosevelt bans racial discrimination in defense industry.
February 24, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 24, 1942: "Battle of Los Angeles": In LA, false reports of enemy planes lead to firing of anti-aircraft guns during night. In California, 600 German & Italian enemy aliens evacuated from Pittsburg and Antioch to nearby Oakley and Brentwood. Japanese take Timor.
February 23, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 23, 1942: US Fifth Air Force B-17s, based in Townsville, Australia make first attack on Rabaul. US Army Air Forces approve "winged star" emblem in shape of a V for victory. Japanese sub I-17 fires at Bankline Oil Refinery at Ellwood near Santa Barbara CA; little damage; first attack on US mainland in war.[image error]
February 22, 2012
With Every Letter - The Book Cover Is Here!
I'm so excited to reveal the official book cover for
With Every Letter
, the first book in the Wings of the Nightingale series, coming in September 2012! Once again the cover team at Revell managed to capture the feel of the story! The book is now featured on my publisher's website at Revell Books, and is available for pre-order on ChristianBook.com, Amazon.com, and Barnes & Noble.The Wings of the Nightingale series follows three World War II flight nurses as they find friendship, love, and peril in the skies and on the shores of the Mediterranean.
Here's the back cover copy for With Every Letter :
Lt. Mellie Blake is a nurse serving in the 802nd Medical Squadron, Air Evacuation, Transport. As part of a morale building program, she reluctantly enters into an anonymous correspondence with Lt. Tom MacGilliver, an officer in the 908th Engineer Aviation Battalion in North Africa. As their letters crisscross the Atlantic, Tom and Mellie develop a unique friendship despite not knowing the other's true identity. When both are transferred to Algeria, the two are poised to meet face to face for the first time. Will they overcome their fears and reveal who they are, or will their future be held hostage to their past? And can they learn to trust God and embrace the gift of love he offers them?
Combining excellent research and attention to detail with a flair for romance, Sarah Sundin brings to life the perilous challenges of WWII aviation, nursing, and true love.
So what do you think of the cover? Bridges play an important role in the story, and the cover features an actual bridge at Termini Imerese on Sicily, where Tom and Mellie are based.[image error]
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 22, 1942: Sir Arthur Harris takes command of RAF Bomber Command. Manuel Quezon, president of Philippines, and his government evacuated from Corregidor by sub USS Swordfish. 
February 21, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 21, 1942: House of Representatives begins hearings about removal of Japanese-Americans from west coast. New song in Top Ten: "I Don't Want to Walk Without You."
February 20, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 20, 1942: First US Eighth Air Force officers arrive in England. Japanese land on Portuguese East Timor and Dutch West Timor in East Indies. Lt. Edward O'Hare of USS Lexington shoots down 5 Japanese planes in 4 min. in F4F Wildcat over Rabaul, becoming first US ace of war, receives Medal of Honor.
February 19, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 19, 1942: Roosevelt signs Executive Order 9066, authorizing removal of "suspicious persons" from West Coast, leading to internment of Japanese-Americans. Japanese planes sink 12 ships at port in Darwin and Broome in Australia, 172 killed, almost all aircraft destroyed. Canadian parliament passes conscription law.
February 18, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 18, 1942: Japanese land on Bali, cutting ferry link from Australia to Java.[image error]
