Category Archives: World War II

The war ends for Fibber McGee and Molly

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Austin Gisriel

In March of this year, I wrote about the Fibber McGee and Molly episode that was broadcast on December 9, 1941—when fires still burned at Pearl Harbor. It’s taken six months, but I have listened to every episode from that … Continue reading →

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Know What’s Really Cool? Doing Your Job

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Austin Gisriel

During a recent baseball game between the University of Florida and Vanderbilt University, the Gator pitcher struck out a Commodore batter to end the 5th inning. In celebration, the pitcher stomped off toward the dugout, fists clenched and screaming as … Continue reading →

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“Forty Percent off”

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Austin Gisriel

My fascination with the American home front during World War II did not stop with publishing The Secret of Their Midnight Tears trilogy, and I continue to come across very interesting material. The war was an all-consuming affair, affecting people … Continue reading →

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A Pilgrimage to Bedford

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Austin Gisriel

Martha and I recently visited the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, which as regular readers of this blog know, is one of our favorite places. Now that the Bedford Boys Tribute Center has opened on North Bridge Street, Bedford … Continue reading →

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Feel the Joy That Still Lingers

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Austin Gisriel

I would like you to take a moment about 6 o’clock this evening, maybe a little after, to pause and reflect on the fact that 75 years ago, President Harry S Truman was announcing that the war with Japan was … Continue reading →

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Coming Up

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Austin Gisriel

Happy New Year! I hope 2020 is off to a rousing start for everyone. There are a couple of events, one  immediate, and one in April, that you should mark on your calendars, both of which are related to World … Continue reading →

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Midway: An Outstanding Movie

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Austin Gisriel

It will come as no surprise to any regular reader of this blog to learn that I recently saw the movie, Midway, a film that I highly recommend, as it achieved success on the three levels that matter in historical … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving, 1945

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Austin Gisriel

I’ll Remember You All is now available from Amazon in paperback and for e-readers. I have ordered copies as well, so if you are local, feel free to get a copy directly from me, inscribed, of course! (Don’t forget Christmas … Continue reading →

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What’s It Like Now for the Greatest Generation?

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Austin Gisriel

Our lives appear to be a procession of dates marching ever forward, but in reality, Life is a huge collection of moments, each one a little life-cycle unto itself. Each one has a beginning and an end; thus, the arrival … Continue reading →

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Here’s a Treat with a Boogie Beat

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Austin Gisriel

As with most holidays during World War II, Halloween was a subdued affair compared with what came before and after. Not only were the treats in short supply because of sugar rationing, but so were the tricks. Soaping windows had … Continue reading →

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