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...the world was changed forever. I can't imagine the stress, anxiety and guilt felt by President Harry Truman, his cabinet, our military leaders, and the crew of the Enola Gay endured making and executing this decision. However, a land invasion calculation estimated over 1M U.S. military lives would be lost. The price of war is always high. May we always remember those who gave all they had...their lives. Hiroshima
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80 Years Ago Today (D-Day) June 6th,1944
John Morris posted a topic in The Veterans Corner and Causes Forum
We cannot even fathom what those men went through on that day 80 years ago, the withering gun fire, death all around, many did not even make it off their landing craft. Most of us have seen the epic movie "Saving Private Ryan" and that is the closest many of us will ever get to understanding what they did, and how they were able to survive. Just thinking about how these men knew they were going to die, yet they still charged off the LCVP's, or Higgins boats, sends chills up my spine along with a deep feeling of respect and awe, to even walk on the same ground as these veterans from all nations who were there, I feel I would have to ask for permission first. If you watch any of the thousands of interviews featuring those men, both from our own country and the allied forces, they all seem to think it was not a big deal, they were "just doing our job" they would tell you. Truly the greatest generation, and they came back home after WWII and became one of the most productive work forces our world has ever seen. Incredible. Thank you to the men who served that day and didn't make it back, and to the veterans both past and present from all the countries that were represented in the invasion for saving our world that day. Interesting Links D-Day Information ARMY Website The National D-Day Memorial Normandy Landing-Wiki- 6 replies
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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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The invasion of Normandy and the liberation of France, triggered the end of the war. Today is D-Day, honoring all the men who put it all on the line that day on those 5 beaches. Those men endured blistering direct fire into their landing crafts, and upon the beaches, limbs separating from bodies, and the blood of their brothers soaking their own clothing and skin, confusion, shock, focus, heroism, savagery, leadership, compassion, love, fear, sadness, darkness, and many more feelings and visions of carnage that we, the free, will never know, or ever want to know, thank God we have men willing to go perform the awful deeds that we could not ourselves, in order to preserve our way of life we have today. Now that, I'll take a knee for. May God Bless all our service members. And thank you D-Day heroes! Learn About D-Day, The Memorial, and Bedford - National D-Day Memorial WWW.DDAY.ORG
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I'd never seen this account, and I thought my TPW friends might enjoy reading about it. Originally published in 1950. The True Story of "The Patton Prayer" ~ The Imaginative Conservative THEIMAGINATIVECONSERVATIVE.ORG Many conflicting and some untrue stories have been printed about General George S. Patton and the Third Army Prayer. Some have had the tinge of...
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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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I got this knife years ago at an auction. In doing some research trying to identify the odd blade, I thought it might be a Camillus electrician's knife. So I tossed it in my electrical tool kit. Last week, I was helping a guy do some electrical work and pulled it out, then put it in my pocket. I've been carrying it off and on since then. Then I found out it might, in fact, be a WWII U.S. Army issued pocket knife (one of several different styles), though it lacks the TL 29 name and number embossing. It does, however, have wooden scales. The brass thingee locks what appears to be a screwdriver tip in place for use. Anyone have any more information on this origin? Or was the knife repurposed before or after the war? https://www.ebay.com/b/Camillus-Screw-Driver-Vintage-Knives-with-2-Blades/48815/bn_72244959 https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_forum/viewtopic.php?t=19139
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A legend passes: Dick Cole - Doolittle Raiders
Just Larry posted a topic in The Veterans Corner and Causes Forum
Dick Cole, last of the Doolittle Raiders, dies at 103 https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2019/04/09/a-legend-passes-dick-cole-last-of-the-doolittle-raiders-dies-at-103/ https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/04/08/last-surviving-doolittle-raider-honored-florida.html Larry- 5 replies
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Hello I just found out that Rosie the Riveter (Naomi Parker Fraley) died January 20, 2018, at age 96. She was an American icon calling for women to step up during WWII. My Mom worked in aircraft repair at Hill AFB. My wife's Mom worked assembling artillery shells at a factory in Ontario, Canada. Millions of women supported our military while keeping the home-fires going. I salute them all. hat
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Bataan Death March Survivor, Ben Steele Dies at 98
John Morris posted a topic in The Veterans Corner and Causes Forum
BILLINGS, Mont. — Ben Steele's hold on his sanity as a prisoner of war after surviving the Bataan Death March relied on hidden scraps of paper, stolen pieces of charcoal and his artist's memory of scenes from his home in Montana. "I used to dream about Montana more than anything else, more than I did food — and I used to dream about food all the time," Steele once said. "I was awful sick and I thought I was going crazy, so I had to do something to occupy my mind," he said. Source: Military.com Read More..... In this 2015 photo, Bataan Death March survivor, artist and educator Ben Steele poses for a photo. (Hannah Potes/The Billings Gazette via AP) Links Mr. Steele's Art Work Mr. Steele's Personal Chronical Google Search From The Patriot Woodworker Community, rest in peace ol Warrior! We owe our existence as a free nation and free people to men like you. Our hat is solemnly tipped.
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Central Indiana based Honor Flight; to date all flights have departed from Purdue University Regional Airport. Veterans (WWII, Korean & Vietnam from all regions but especially the Midwest) are encouraged to take advantage of this rewarding experience regardless if they have a Guardian host. One will be assigned if needed. There is no cost to the veteran for the flight. Honor Flight Chapters and flights available in almost every state. You can Google Honor Flight Chapter (insert State name) for the contact information nearest you.
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An Astonishing Fact of the Vietnam War and WWII
Courtland posted a topic in The Veterans Corner and Causes Forum
In WWII, men averaged 10 days a year in combat, in Vietnam men averaged 240 days a year in combat. Source: the movie "Vietnam in HD" My jaw dropped when I saw this. I have a day off work, and I am spending some time with this movie. I am currently in the year 1966-1967. Kids are at school, and I can fully engross myself in the movie, the stories, the men and the families, it's an incredible accounting of the war.- 3 replies
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Today while I was in Walmart, I met and talked to a WWII vet in a wheel chair. I always shake their hands and thank them. This guy was on a mountain the Pacific islands spotting Jap ships and subs. He detailed what his job was and the dangers involve. How ironic. I saw a History channel special about his job and how it change the course of the war. The Japs couldn't operate safely there to reload/recharge. He is a true war hero. By the way, he was waiting on his wife of nearly 65 years. IF YOU SEE A WWII VET THANK HIM. THERE ARE SO FEW LEFT YOU MAY NOT TO GET THE CHANCE AGAIN!
