War Stories

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

The Numbers Tell it All

More men and women served in World War II than in any other war in American history, and the numbers speak of the huge sacrifice they...

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Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

There are several good movies coming out this holiday season, but one makes the top of my list. Several years ago, my dad recommended a...

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Thank You!

Veterans Day began on November 11, 1919 as Armistice Day to commemorate peace between the Allied Nations and Germany during World War I...

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Back to School, Soldier!

The years after World War II were big years for colleges and universities in the United States. In 1944, the Servicemen’s Readjustment...

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A Wonderful Life Worth Remembering

In 1941, men from all over America were racing to enlistment offices to “join up” and “fight the good fight” against Hitler and his war...

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Hitler's Most Wanted

Do you know which actor was Hitler’s favorite? The leader of the Nazi Army liked this actor with German ancestry so much he even offered...

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Paul Wilbur Green: 1925-2014

This past weekend, my favorite World War II veteran passed away. Paul Wilbur Green, my grandfather, served in the Navy from January 1944...

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Not All Wounds Are Visible

Post-traumatic stress disorder was a term coined in 1980 but experienced by many returning World War II veterans. The husband, son, or...

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Memories of War Time

Here is another clip form the amazing Mrs. Elsie Wheeler. In this piece, she tells us about meeting her husband after WWII and the time...

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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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