Category Archives: D-Day

Storming Juno

Posted on November 11, 2010 by

My wife’s uncle was hurt on Juno Beach, June 6, 1944… Click here.

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Only the good die young…

Posted on January 6, 2010 by

This will be the introductory article on Paul Sauvé. Paul Sauvé 1907-1960 If you know the man, then write me a note in the reply section. If not, then come back tomorrow. I have some translation work to finish. See … Continue reading →

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The Myth of the Good War revisited

Posted on December 20, 2009 by

A friend of mine sent me his thoughts about Jacques Pauwells’ book The Myth of the Good War. Dear Pierre, My wife says I’m too argumentative, but my skepticism (as I prefer to call it) is the product of having … Continue reading →

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D-Day revisited… The comments

Posted on October 17, 2009 by

Here are a few of the comments about D-Day found in the blog. Comment: Our father was on bloody Omaha at H+12. He was the platoon leader of an anti-aircraft battery. His mother knew when he was crossing the channel. … Continue reading →

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D-Day revisited…

Posted on October 14, 2009 by

I stumbled on this last month… It was an article in a blog. June 6, 2009 June 6: A walk across a beach in Normandy Today your job is straightforward. First you must load 40 to 50 pounds on your … Continue reading →

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