This edition of Letters From War Wednesday continues with our Irish theme of the week. Many followers may not realize that Ireland actually remained neutral during World War II. However, Northern Ireland, with its ties to England, fought with the Allies. Multiple U.S. Army outfits, including the 34th Infantry Division, 8th Infantry Division and 508th [...]
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In honor of the 67th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II, we continue with our D-Day theme of the week. This edition of Letters From War Wednesday features a brief note home from American infantryman, Ed McGinley. McGinley served with the 29th Infantry Division, which suffered staggering losses in their [...]
Not to take anything away from our mothers, but this past Sunday, May 8, also marked VE Day. VE (Victory Europe) Day commemorates Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender on May 8, 1945,–the end of World War II in Europe. In addition to the States and England, many countries across the globe celebrate VE Day. How do [...]
The bond between a mother and her son is truly beyond words. And when that son goes off to war, his mother could not be more proud … and equally terrified. But then, for some, in an instant, life ends as they previously knew it. Maybe they saw the car roll up the drive and [...]
This Wednesday’s Letter From War comes to us from World War II. Ed McGinley landed on Normandy’s bloody Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, with the 115th Infantry, 29th Infantry Division. McGinley survived to fight through the hedgerows of Normandy. He and his unit helped secure St. Lo before heading west. By the time [...]
Germany’s Hurtgen Forest saw some of the most brutal fighting of World War II. In fact, for the U.S., it still stands as the longest running battle in history, spanning from September 1944 to February 1945. U.S. First Army casualties topped 33,000. Tom Franks, from Wawaka, Indiana, fought in Northern Europe with Company I, 121st [...]
I think I can safely say that we’ve all been amazed by the progress of Arizona Representative, Gabrielle Giffords, in the aftermath of the shooting at Tucson. Some would call her climb thus far nothing less than a miracle. We all certainly wish her well. It got me thinking of others, that I’ve talked to [...]
The 1942 Albion High School half-mile relay team caught the attention of many from near and far. The crew consisted of seniors Ed McGinley, John Hutchison and Robert Hanlon, with junior Paul Forker rounding out the foursome. Few competitors could match their combined speed. The unit placed second behind only Auburn at the highly competitive [...]