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War Stories
Saving and sharing the memories of our past before they're lost and gone forever


Apr 24, 20141 min read
A Piece of History
I will be in Jacksonville, AL this weekend for the city’s Fair on the Square Living Museum. At my table, I am excited to have my...
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Mar 20, 20141 min read
America’s All-Out Defense Depends Upon Your Common Sense!
“America’s All-Out Defense Depends Upon Your Common Sense!” I love this article published by the Veterans of Foreign Wars during World...
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Mar 7, 20142 min read
Keep Cool, Stay Home, Put Out the Lights...
During World War II, any city within 300 miles of the Atlantic, Pacific, or Gulf Coast was in danger of an enemy air raid. Cities in...
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Feb 17, 20141 min read
Entertaining Our Soldiers
During the war years, Ft. McClellan published a Daily Bulletin for the soldiers. I found this excerpt from the October 17, 1941 bulletin...
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Feb 3, 20141 min read
D-Day
In the Spring of 1944, Americans anxiously awaited news of a European invasion. Radio reports announced D-Day on June 6, 1944. Read this...
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Dec 22, 20131 min read
Greetings From Fort McClellan
The small town of Jacksonville, AL and neighboring Fort McClellan form the backdrop for Songbird and The War Song Series. During World...
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Nov 20, 20131 min read
Spoils of War
Like many who lived through the harsh reality of World War II, Suzie Fowler found the love of her life on the battlefields of Europe...
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