Category Archives: American history

La Fiere Bridge

Posted on August 15, 2017 by annetbell

Our paratroopers had many challenges when they jumped early in the morning of June 6th beside the darkness, fog, and inclement weather.  The Germans had invaded France several years before so were familiar with the the ancient hedgerows which were … Continue reading →

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My Number One Favorite Rock Song–Music Monday

Posted on August 14, 2017 by annetbell

I love rock ‘n’roll!  Well you might say that is because that was the time  I was in high school and college.  And you would be right to some degree.   Funny thing is that I was much more into … Continue reading →

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Eric Labourette, Guide Extraordinaire

Posted on August 11, 2017 by annetbell

Our sightseeing days in Normandy were Saturday and Sunday which made it possible to have Eric Labourdette available to  be our guide.  On our visit  in 1999 , we had no guide.  All we saw was St-Mere-Eglise , the Airborne … Continue reading →

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Celebration of a Hero’s Too Short Life

Posted on July 14, 2017 by annetbell

July 4, 2017 is an Independence Day we will never forget.  That is why I chose it.  All eleven of the the family were in Cambridge UK at the American Cemetery  to celebrate the life of my oldest brother George, … Continue reading →

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The Intense Last Hours Before D-Day

Posted on June 4, 2017 by annetbell

CHURCHILL, the film Winston Churchill is quite recognizable with his cigar, jowls and hefty frame. He had a central role during World War II as the Prime Minister  of the United Kingdom . His eloquent and inspiring speeches to his … Continue reading →

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The Rest of the Story. . . .

Posted on June 1, 2017 by annetbell

This was the  book selection this month for book discussion yesterday. The history of Thomas Jefferson the author of the  Declaration of Independence , president, and father of the University of Virginia was already very familiar to the group. Jefferson, … Continue reading →

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