Remembering The Attack On Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack began at 7:48 am and lasted for about two hours, resulting in the deaths of 2,403 Americans and the destruction of numerous ships and aircraft. The attack was a major turning point inContinue reading “Remembering The Attack On Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941”

Visiting The Normandy Beaches & Remembering D-Day June 6, 1944

  The Beaches of Normandy, France It was on June 6th, 1944 when the largest military invasion in history landed on the beaches of Normand, France. The landing against German controlled France involved 73,000 American troops and 83,115 British and Canadian troops. The massive naval armada consisted of 6,939 vessels and 11,590 Allied aircraft. AlliedContinue reading “Visiting The Normandy Beaches & Remembering D-Day June 6, 1944”

Going To Pegasus Bridge

There is an odd looking aircraft sitting in a park in Normandy, France. It’s a large aircraft and the first thing that strikes you is it doesn’t have any engines or propellors. It sits just 25 yards from a bridge over the Caen Canal and it turns out that it has a remarkable story. PegasusContinue reading “Going To Pegasus Bridge”

D-Day WWII • Revisiting Normandy

  The Invasion Beaches of Normandy, France After almost eighty five years after the landing a visit to the beaches of Normandy is an emotional experience. After our day there we firmly believe that if you want to see Paris – spend several days at a minimum but do not pass up any opportunity toContinue reading “D-Day WWII • Revisiting Normandy”

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack began at 7:48 am and lasted for about two hours, resulting in the deaths of 2,403 Americans and the destruction of numerous ships and aircraft. The attack was a major turning point inContinue reading “Pearl Harbor, Hawaii”

Revisiting D-Day On Veterans Day

A Salute To All Those Who Served  Veterans Day is more a time to remember than a holiday and we all should give thanks for those who served this country regardless of who they were. Following is a return visit to the location of one of the America’s most horrific battles and one of ourContinue reading “Revisiting D-Day On Veterans Day”