The Harmon prints are very affordable (compared to Waterhouse and Dietz, anyway). The only problem is that there is only a limited selection of WWII p...

Great pictures, Martin! I must reiterate what I told Veronica when she showed us her Normandy photos: I'm extremely jealous! I'll make it to Europe so...

What does a trombonist say when he knocks on your door? Dominoes! What is the definition of dissonance? Two trombonists playing uni...

Yes, crossing was extremely hazardous - especially during the early years of the war. It was, of course, during that period that the men of the our en...

Tommy Dorsey was the best because he played Trombone!! (I played from 5th grade through 2 1/2 years of college.)

Welcome aboard! I, too, am a grandson of seahorse. My grandfather served in the 540th (eventually as CO of the first Bn.) He didn't talk about hi...

Moose's post about the grainy photo in the hedgerows made me think of this one: Vergissmeinnicht Three weeks gone and the comba...

Thanks, I had actually tried the link in the past and had no joy. I'd love to see Verdun and other WW I & II sites but I have no idea when I would...

I’ve got some stuff to add about Iwo tomorrow, but I just wanted to add that Feb. 19 also saw the signing of Executive Order 9066 (1942). Th...

I sent in my vote for Alan today!

I am working on a shadow box for my grandfather's things and this will be included. I am also getting in touch with Fort knox to get a flag flown on b...

Funny funny! I'm voting in the Texas Primary (absentee). As McCain is a foregone conclusion I may vote for Alan Keyes. PS I love the gra...

Even to someone in the military it is suprising that they didn't have a more viceral reaction; especially becuase the flyer wasn't one of their own. I...

It is shocking to see that the Japanese government tries hard to cover up what creulty they brought upon the Chinese. That is what I think is...

Cool! Thanks!