08 April 1943: [IMG] The allies try to retake Fondouk pass and cut off the Axis retreat to Tunis. [IMG] [MEDIA] Into The Jaws Of Death [IMG]
Crazy..... I had no idea.
I recall reading about the reaction of some German POW's who were amazed that the Western powers had Coca-Cola. Too funny.
07 April 1943: [IMG] Tunisia. On this day, von Stauffenberg was driving from one unit to another, directing their movements. Near Mezzouna,...
I think the USA could have done better. Much better. We're certainly not where the EU is right now, not yet anyway, but give us a month and...
06 April 1941: [img] “On the night of 6 April 1941, [J.F.B.] Combe was traveling by car with [Philip] Neame and [Richard] O’Connor from their...
I've read that small dampers with added raisins, currants, fats, or sugar might be called "Brownies", "Tommies", or "Fatties". I could see making...
Thanks, jba!
Mrs Jack requested an apple pie for today. We have a few apples left over, but they are starting to become a little ‘mealy’. She thought a pie...
05 April 1942 : [IMG] [IMG] “Persons of Japanese ancestry arrive at the Santa Anita Assembly Center from San Pedro. Evacuees lived at this...
Heheheheh. I'm going to try for herbs, tomatoes, and beets this year. Last year was a great year for tomatoes. And Gooseberries. At some point...
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Ran across this promotion in a Canadian newspaper today. We still have snow on the ground, but Spring is on the way. I'll be putting a few veggies...
I've sewn up a dozen masks for the local hospital. They are masks designed to help preserve the actually useful N95 masks that are now in short...
Stay safe, '42. :thumbup:
@KodiakBeer : That's a great hat. @wooley12 : good call on the garden hose; there are better uses.
04 April 1942: [IMG] [IMG] The Japanese 4th Division and 65th Brigade assault Mt Samat on Bataan. The previous day, a massive artillery...
Here I thought @Poppy would be able to confirm that it is not a good idea to make Canadian womens angry......
jba, your scone post got me thinking... I was poking around in some old newspapers, looking at scone recipes. In the Sydney Morning Herald I...
I agree. Nice simple food. Can be made with minimal ingredients in a fairly short time. And, scones can be cooked on a griddle or in a skillet the...
