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Almost slipped by me today... 79 years ago today, May 8, 1945. Thank-you all for the sacrifices. May we NEVER forget. Victory in Europe aka VE Day
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Today marks the 80th anniversary for the beginning of The Battle of Iwo Jima. "...Lest we forget..." Correction: 02/19/45 the battle began. Apparently my phone news feed is lagging. My apologies. The Battle of Iwo Jima Remembered
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My dad remembers his uncle, my great uncle Jeroid Merle Tate USMC, coming home for Christmas from WWII and while home, went to his dad's job, his dad worked in a machinist shop, and he had his dad make a knife that was ragged on the top and nasty and it would have been very painful to the victim, Uncle Jeroid had exact specifications for this custom knife, he took it back to war with him when he left. Uncle Jeroid was battle hardened by the time he came home for that Christmas, he'd already been in several South Pacific campaigns, fighting in the jungle, I guess he ordered that knife for a reason. He later landed on Guam, fought, wounded and died of his wounds aboard his ship and buried at sea. He must of seen some pretty bad things to want to inflict that much pain on his enemy with a custom knife like he had made. This story in the video reminded me of the story my dad told me, only because it seems the men brought quite a few things from home to help them stay alive in battle back in the day. That Christmas, they opened their presents December 20th, my dad remembers all the kids gathering at his uncle Jeroid's home for an early Christmas, because he was shipping out the next day, never to be seen again. You can read about my great uncle HERE if you'd like.
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I've had this hatchet since I was a teenager. I'm under the impression that tool was brought home from Europe after the war ended by my father. The handle was broken when I got it and I re-handled it back in the '80s with a store bought handle. I've used it a bunch over the years and it's been hunting, fishing, camping, along with other chores. Any guru's out there that can tell me more about it? The text stamped into the head says: U.S. something something Fork something something CO 1946 .40
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If you're going to have a hangover, best do it with the good stuff my dad always said! Captain Lewis Nixon of Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne wakes up after a long night of celebrating with Herman Göring’s alcohol. Read more here: Million Dollar Hangover: Victory Celebration at Berchtesgaden | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans WWW.NATIONALWW2MUSEUM.ORG Allied troops race to Berchtesgaden for a chance to drink from the biggest liquor cabinet in Europe. The Band of Brothers cast, they nailed Captain Nixon with actor Ron Livingston.
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80 Years Ago, "A Sleeping Giant" Was Awakened.
Grandpadave52 posted a topic in The Veterans Corner and Causes Forum
80 years ago today, the world changed forever. To the over 400,000 U.S. men & women and your families who gave all as well as the 12M+ who served and to our allies, THANK-YOU! My promise to you all, I'll NEVER forget nor will my children and grandchildren. May Freedom continue to Ring. Thank you Donald L Johnson, Pvt, 1st Class, 1st Army, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry "Big Red 1"; European Theater + Occupied Germany https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/day-of-infamy https://www.loc.gov/resource/afc1986022.afc1986022_ms2201/?st=text Full Text of FDR's "Day of Infamy" Speech "Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives: Yesterday, December 7th, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American island of Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. And while this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or of armed attack. It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace. The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu. Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya. Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong. Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam. Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands. Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island. And this morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island. Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation. As commander in chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense. But always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us. No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory. I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us. Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger. With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph—so help us God. I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7th, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire." Rosenberg, Jennifer. "FDR's 'Day of Infamy' Speech." ThoughtCo, Aug. 28, 2020, thoughtco.com/day-of-infamy-speech-1779637.- 2 replies
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