World War II Blogs

July 11, 2024

July 11, 1944 — Phil writes home, don’t use V-mail and send another package!

In the midst of training for the upcoming D-Day invasion of Southern France, Phil wrote home.
July 7, 2024

A nationwide podcast on the “Forgotten Front in WWII” that I think you’ll enjoy on America’s Veteran’s Stories

I was honored to be interviewed by Kim Munson on her podcast “America’s Veteran’s Stories” on Father’s Day (06/14/24) but saved it for today. I hope […]
July 6, 2024

July 6, 1944 — The men were training like dogs, while Phil was learning the value of hope in the ranks

Now Phil and his men were being told to gird themselves for their next operation. Although they did not know it at the time, they were […]
July 4, 2024

“At First Light” and “The Forgotten Front” featured on a nationwide podcast — America’s Veteran’s Stories

I was honored to be interviewed by Kim Munson on her podcast “America’s Veteran’s Stories” on Father’s Day (06/14/24) but saved it for today. I hope […]
July 4, 2024

A U.S. President opines on “What the Fourth of July means to me”

In his first year as president, Ronald Reagan wrote an essay entitled “What the Fourth of July Means To Me.” Today, as you prepare to celebrate […]
July 3, 2024

America IS something to celebrate

Americans are in a negative mood about the current state of the country, with large majorities expressing dissatisfaction with the economy and overall national conditions. And […]
July 2, 2024

List of my June Blogs on “Where was Dad 80 years ago today?”

I’m continuing a blog on most days until mid 2025 following my father’s exploits and adventures during WWII. Each blog will represent what he and the […]
July 1, 2024

July 1, 1944 — Please send some candy

While on a one-day rest, between five days of intensive training for large-scale amphibious operations, and at the 3rd Infantry’s new bivouac area near Pozzuoli, not […]
June 30, 2024

Monthly Family Update — July 2024

Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter:  A special July 4 podcast is coming up Have you signed up for my daily devotional, “What the […]
June 28, 2024

June 28, 1944 — Intensive training for the coming large-scale amphibious operation (D-day)

28 June to 14 July 44, the intensive training for large-scale amphibious operations was divided into three periods of five days each, followed by a day […]
June 27, 2024

June 27, 1944 — The last few days in June and the entire month of July were devoted to rigorous training

The last few days in June and the entire month of July were devoted to rigorous training.
June 26, 2024

June 26, 1944 — Dear Mom, If people only knew how much mail means to soldiers overseas

While Phil and his men prepared for an extended intensive training period, he wrote home.