Stories from WW2

Andrew, Jr. · 06-06-2010, 05:36 PM

I went to the VFW in honor of the battles at Normandy. I am so overwhelmed with pride of those men who fought on the beaches.

Today is also the anniversary of Midway.

Jet · 06-06-2010, 07:20 PM

The WWII Memorial

(Above)
There are 4,000 stars on this wall and each one represents 100 men that gave their lives during the war.*
The United States entered the Second World War in 1941 not to conquer, but to liberate a world fast falling to the forces of tyranny.
The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million who served in uniform, of whom more than 400,000 gave their lives.
It also honors the many millions who supported the war effort on the home front and celebrates the American spirit,
national unity, and victory. It recognizes the price paid by families.

A complete view of The WWII Memorial:

http://www.somewhereneartampabay.com/washington.html

Jet · 06-07-2010, 07:21 PM

One of the first actions Hitler took to gain control was deny the right to bear arms.

friskyfemme · 06-07-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jet

The WWII Memorial

(Above)
There are 4,000 stars on this wall and each one represents 100 men that gave their lives during the war.*
The United States entered the Second World War in 1941 not to conquer, but to liberate a world fast falling to the forces of tyranny.
The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million who served in uniform, of whom more than 400,000 gave their lives.
It also honors the many millions who supported the war effort on the home front and celebrates the American spirit,
national unity, and victory. It recognizes the price paid by families.

A complete view of The WWII Memorial:

http://www.somewhereneartampabay.com/washington.html

Jet,

History was never a subject that I enjoyed particularly because it's difficult reading. Thanks for presenting it visually. It really brings it to life for me and so many others.

IttyBittyFem · 06-08-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

I went to the VFW in honor of the battles at Normandy. I am so overwhelmed with pride of those men who fought on the beaches.

Today is also the anniversary of Midway.

What a lovely rememberance Andrew. Did you think of my heroic Daddy while acknowledging the Invasion of Normandy? (I know, silly question, however, I'm soooooooooooooo dang proud of historical contribution to the U.S. with his Invasion plans being accepted by the President himself and carried out.)

By the way, your nephew is in my prayers. Do you know exactly where he is?

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Jet Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: .. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .. Posts: 3,471 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 292 Thanked 2,647 Times in 1,293 Posts Rep Power: 0	One of the first actions Hitler took to gain control was deny the right to bear arms.