World War II Blogs

April 21, 2023

The Writer’s Studio 02 – My Interview with Mega-Best-Selling Author: Jerry B. Jenkins (Part 2 of 2)

In Part 2 of my interview with mega-bestselling author Jerry B. Jenkins, he shares some of his favorite tips for writers of all ages and stages. […]
April 19, 2023

“One of the best WWII books I’ve ever read” — One Year Anniversary of “At First Light”

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: One year ago today, after almost 16 years of research, writing, and re-writing, my and Mike Yorkey‘s award-winning WWII book, At First Light: A […]
April 17, 2023

Ask Dr. Walt – Episode #01 – Five habits to live ten years longer

In this episode of Ask Dr. Walt, Dr. Walt Larimore shares five behavioral skills that can help you “live 12 to 14 years longer than others.” […]
April 14, 2023

The Writer’s Studio 01 – My Interview with Mega-Best-Selling Author: Jerry B. Jenkins (Part 1 of 2)

Join me as I visit with my dear friend, Jerry B. Jenkins, author of the bestselling “Left Behind” series, to hear about the highs and lows […]
April 12, 2023

Young WW2 soldier’s ride of a lifetime in “Operation Lipizzaner” (Part 3 of 3)

Here’s a January 29, 2023 excerpt (part three of three) from my and Mike Yorkey’s award-winning WWII book, At First Light: A True World War II […]
April 10, 2023

Monthly Family Update – April 2023

Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter: New Blog Launched Yesterday “Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living At First Light to be a featured […]
April 9, 2023

Easter Presentation – How Proof of the Resurrection of Jesus Changed My Life Forever

In 2021, I was honored to share a presentation entitled, How Proof of the Resurrection of Jesus Changed My Life Forever. This video was shown at […]
March 2, 2023

Monthly Family Update – March 2023

Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Worldwide Webinar to Healthcare Professionals on “Recognizing Religious Struggle” Bryson City Tales coming […]
July 27, 2024

July 27, 1944 — Phil writes home, “This darn war still don’t look too good!”

Dad didn’t know that he’d be shipping out for the 3rd Infantry Division’s fifth amphibious D-Day (after Morocco, Sicily, Salerno, and Anzio) in just a couple […]
July 29, 2024

July 29, 1944 — A horrific accident as one of the men is blown up and it could have easily been prevented (Part 1)

Throughout July, top physical condition was attained through speed and night marches. The final rehearsal for the landing operation—as close a replica as possible of the […]
July 30, 2024

July 30, 1944 — A horrific accident as one of the men is blown up and it could have easily been prevented (Part 2)

A group of GIs were hiking through a minefield. Their fresh-faced, brand-new-to-the-field 2nd lieutenant yelled at the top of his voice, “Get the hell off the […]
August 1, 2024

Monthly Family Update — August 2024

Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter:  As I reflect on 50 years of membership in and service to the Christian Medical and Dental Associations […]
August 1, 2024

August 1, 1944 — A last-minute name change for the upcoming D-Day

For the fifth time in World War II, the U.S. 30th Infantry and 3rd Infantry Division would be making an amphibious landing on a hostile shore. […]
August 2, 2024

August 2, 1944 — A final summary of the Italian Campaign (Part I)

Those who fought and suffered in Italy—that “tough old gut,” as Ernie Pyle called it—were left to extract from the bad time what redemption they could. […]