Very nice. I wasn't aware that these existed. It was kind of surreal hearing, rather than just reading. Thanks.
A researcher is the way to go. They have access to data that is hard to find. I hope the result is satisfying. Be sure to let us know what is...
I found this: Marine Detachments Afloat or ship detachments were assigned to aircraft carriers, battleships, and cruisers. Their missions...
I guess Ebay is your friend. Nicely done
How did you manage to find one that was unpunched?
My father was in the 473rd. I'm pretty sure his MOS was changed to Infantry. I know he received the CIB, which if I'm not mistaken was awarded to...
Nice to see first-hand accounts. Not many around. Looking forward to more.
That's why I bought a nook!
Greetings. Glad to have you. There are many books to look at. Check the What are you Reading thread for suggestions. You can never read enough.
I read all three, albeit many years ago. As I recall, these are three good choices. "Catch-22" illustrates some of the absurdity and confusion of...
Technology has gotten so much better in the intervening years. It's always heartening to read stories like this. It seems that almost weekly...
Welcome! You might want to take a look here. http://ww2f.com/forums/wwii-books-publications.30/ There are reviews, current reads, etc. Lots of...
Well, at least it was dehydrated. :D
Most impressive. Thanks.
Glad to have you. Tell us what you can
Regardless of the response of the German and Japanese leaders, the Allies saw unconditional surrender as necessary. By making sure of the absolute...
You're much quicker than I am.
Glad to have you. I think posting the b&w and colorized one next to each other is a good idea. I also think visiting the other sites would be...
A good fiction read is Stephen Hunter's "Bullet Garden". It's about the bocage fighting in France just after D-Day. I've always enjoyed Hunter's...
An excellent read. I think you'll enjoy it.
