World War II Blogs

January 4, 2023

New Year’s Resolutions – Part 3

My last two blogs have been about how to make your New Year’s resolution stick. But let’s step away from you and look at your family.
January 3, 2023

New Year’s Resolutions – Part 2

Are you forging ahead with a list of New Year’s resolutions? What will increase your chances for success?
January 2, 2023

New Year’s Resolutions – Part 1

Have you started thinking about New Year’s resolutions? In some cases, holding off on a resolution may improve your chance of success.
January 1, 2023

How to prevent holiday depression and stress

Healio reported, “Ultra-processed food intake among mothers was associated with an increased risk for overweight and obesity among their children.
January 1, 2023

Monthly Family Update – January 2023

Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter: Annual Update At First Light to be honored at the National WWII Museum on January 10 At First […]
December 30, 2022

How do I pick a protein power? Which ones are dangerous?

For many years, I’ve strongly recommended ConsumerLab.com for evidence-based and trustworthy advice about purchasing or ingesting herbs, vitamins, or supplements. This week I’m running some samples […]
December 29, 2022

Probiotics: Are they safe? What do they really contain?

For many years, I’ve strongly recommended ConsumerLab.com for evidence-based and trustworthy advice about purchasing or ingesting herbs, vitamins, or supplements. This week I’m running some samples […]
December 28, 2022

What are the risks of taking vitamins & supplements? Aren’t they safe?

For many years, I’ve strongly recommended ConsumerLab.com for evidence-based and trustworthy advice about purchasing or ingesting herbs, vitamins, or supplements. This week I’m running some samples […]
August 17, 2024

August 17, 1944 – D-Day +2 in southern France – a light and dark side to the invasion

With the German Army in panicked retreat, Phil and his battalion moved almost continuously. They were spurred on by Major General Lucian K. Truscott, who commanded […]
August 18, 2024

August 18, 1944 – D-Day +3 in southern France

Then on the night of August 18, 1944, while working with his platoon to keep ammunition flowing to the rifle squads, a bullet struck Phil in […]
August 19, 2024

August 19-20, 1944 – D-Days +4-5 in southern France

The 30th Infantry  Regiment captured the town of Brignoles after a two day engagement.[1] Dad’s 3rd Battalion continued toward Bras.[2]
August 20, 2024

August 20, 1944 – D-Day +5 in southern France

The 3rd Division of the 30th Infantry Division advanced a further 30 miles to Aix-en-Provence, which was reached on August 20th.[1] The 30th Infantry moved into […]
August 21, 2024

August 21, 1944 – D-Day +6 in southern France

At four A.M. on Monday, August 21, 1944, an envoy appeared at the Task Force Butler command post at Aspres with a message from General Truscott: […]
August 22, 2024

August 22, 1944 – Phil’s first letter home from southern France and instructions for V-MAIL

On D-Day +7, one week after the D-Day landing in southern France, Dad finally had time to write home.