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May 19, 2024

May 19, 1944 — D-Day for the Anzio breakout set

On May 19, 1944, General Truscott of VI Corps ordered concentrations for the attack, with D-day set for the 21st. [1]
May 19, 2024

Does God Heal? If so, always or just sometimes? If always, when? Now or later?

In my over 40 years as a physician, I’ve had to counsel many patients who have a deep religious faith who wrestle with the question, “Should […]
May 18, 2024

Day 3 — Our Great Britain and Ireland Adventure

We’re at the start of the London portion of our 20-day adventure in Great Britain and Ireland, a trip we’ve always hoped and dreamed we could […]
May 18, 2024

May 18, 1944 — On Anzio the front-line men realize a vast operation is coming

In late May, the front-line men realize that a vast operation is beginning. Night after night practically every cannon on the beachhead blasts the enemy positions. […]
May 17, 2024

Day 2 — Our Great Britain and Ireland Adventure

We’re at the start of our 20-day adventure in Great Britain and Ireland, a trip we’ve always hoped and dreamed we could make one day. We […]
May 17, 2024

May 17, 1944 — On Anzio Phil received his first promotion to 1st Lieutenant

Starting May 17, the 30th Infantry Regiment had several award ceremonies in the Pine Grove Corps Reserve Area. At the age of nineteen, Phil was promoted […]
May 16, 2024

Day 1 — Our Great Britain and Ireland Adventure

We’re off for a 20 day adventure to Great Britain and Ireland, a trip we’ve always hoped and dreamed we could make one day. We hope […]
May 16, 2024

May 16, 1944 — The horrific casualty statistics from Anzio

Both VI Corps and the enemy suffered heavy losses in combat casualties during the four months between the Allied landing at Anzio on 22 January and […]
May 9, 2008

Vaccine Myth #4: Vaccines Are Unsafe

Despite what is often falsely reported in the media and at many scaremongering web sites, all recommended vaccines are extraordinarily safe. When you consider that the […]
May 16, 2008

Vaccine Myth #5: Infants Are Too Young to Get Vaccinated

The Myth – Infants are too young to get vaccinated. The Truth – It’s very important to make sure that infants are fully immunized against certain […]
May 21, 2008

Vaccine Myth #6: It’s Better to Be Naturally Infected Than Immunized

It is true that natural infection almost always causes better immunity than vaccination. In fact, only the Hib and tetanus vaccines are better at inducing immunity […]
May 28, 2008

Vaccine Myth #7: Vaccines Weaken the Immune System

Natural infection with certain viruses can weaken the immune system. So when children are infected with one virus, they can’t fight off other viruses or bacteria […]