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Tag Archives: World War II
A Hero Who Couldn’t Remember
His was one of the very first U.S. Navy ships at Utah Beach on D-Day By Jeff Salter [Note: Most of this content came from my Facebook post on 11-25-2011, nearly ten years ago.] Saw an old guy with a … Continue reading
Posted in history, inspirational people, Jeff Salter
Tagged D-Day, navy, PC 1176, Utah Beach, veteran, World War II
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Giving Books Second Chances…or More
I’ve posted before about how I could not ‘get into’ the Hobbit/Lord of the Rings, nor the Narnia books and how now, I adore those series. I think there are others that I might need to go back to and … Continue reading
Posted in America, author's life, Books, characters, experiences, Family, free week, Life, movies, novels, publishing, reading, Tonette Joyce, using talents, writers, writing
Tagged AA meetings, Lord of the Rings, mental illness, Narnia books, Norman Mailer, PTSD, The Hobbit, The Naked and the Dead, veterans, World War II, WWII Novels
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Account of a Famous WW2 Battle
Written by a Correspondent Who Was There By Jeff Salter Having a life-long interest in military history – and especially about World War Two – I’ve read countless books and many hundreds of articles. Though I cannot adequately explain specifically … Continue reading
Posted in authors, book review, Books, Jeff Salter, Miscellaneous
Tagged Guadalcanal, Guadalcanal Diary, Pacific Theater, Richard Tregaskis, World War II
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Book Review: Uncovering a Real WW2 Spy
Intrepid — the Man Behind the Scenes, Involved in Nearly Everything By Jeff Salter As I was reading this (1976) non-fiction book, I was thinking, “if this were a novel, nobody would believe it.” William Stevenson’s “A Man Called Intrepid” … Continue reading
Posted in agents, America, book review, history, Jeff Salter, Miscellaneous, research, reviews, What if
Tagged espionage, Intrepid, William Stephenson, William Stevenson, World War II
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Deal With the Devil — great story
By Jeff Salter This week we’re focused on other books or authors which we’ve really enjoyed reading. So it’s my pleasure to highlight a terrific book by my friend, colleague, editor, and publisher, the multi-talented J. Gunnar Grey. Deal with … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous
Tagged England, interrogation, prisoner, SS, Wehrmacht, World War II, WW2
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Advent and Pearl Harbor in the Same Week
Advent — Waiting for Christmas And A Note About Pearl Harbor By Jeff Salter We’re blogging this week about Advent. Not being Catholic, I had only a general notion that Advent was part of the Christmas Holiday season, but did … Continue reading
Posted in childhood, Holiday, Jeff Salter, Life, Miscellaneous, Random thoughts, writing, youth
Tagged Advent, America, Baptist, Catholic, Christ, Christian, Christmas, Christmas Catalog, Day of Infamy, Germany, Hickam Field, Japan, Jesus, Pearl Harbor, Sears, World War II
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Gosh, I’m Thankful… for the Greatest Generation
Thanksgiving Day 2013 By Jeff Salter On this Thanksgiving Day, I have uncountable blessings to be grateful for, but one which takes center stage is living in this nation which affords freedom and so many blessings to so many. But … Continue reading
Posted in authors, Books, Family, Holiday, Jeff Salter, Life, Miscellaneous, Random thoughts, writing, youth
Tagged America, Astraea Press, Called to Arms, Called to Arms Again, Elaina Lee, Great Depression, Greatest Generation, grit, holiday, J.L. Salter, patriotism, sacrifice, Thanksgiving, United States, veteran, veterans, Veterans Day, World War, World War II, World War Two
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Watching Multiple Episodes
By Jeff Salter When I saw this week’s topic – watching multiple episodes of favorite shows or films – I first thought I wouldn’t have a lot to say … because I really don’t view much TV these days. Seven … Continue reading
C2AA Now in Paperback
By Jeff Salter I realize it’s Halloween and I’m supposed to be scaring everybody, so here’s a quick, token BOO! and then I’ll get on with my sales pitch during Free Week at 4F1H. Yeah, this is an exciting part … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous
Tagged amazon, America, Called to Arms, Called to Arms Again, Greatest Generation, grit, mortality, paperback, patriotism, United States, veteran, veterans, Veterans Day, World War, World War II, World War Two
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