Those who survived World War II in Europe have terrible stories to tell. Willem and Ann came from a small, proud ancient city in The Netherlands. They married in 1939 wealthy and at the top of their society. World War II destroyed their plans, ruined their fortune and almost killed them and their children through starvation. Ann defied the death penalty to hide five men from slavery in work camps. After the war, penniless, they came to America to start over. Through faith, strength and endless optimism, they built their own house and rebuilt their lives in a small farm town in Illinois. This...
Those who survived World War II in Europe have terrible stories to tell. Willem and Ann came from a small, proud ancient city in The Netherlands. They...
A MISSILE SAILOR. . . Books about the military usually involve combat but there are many military careers that do not include fighting. During the "cold war" between the United States and the Soviet Union, generations of sailors devoted themselves to constant preparation for war. This book is the autobiography of guided missile systems expert Joost Sluis. It tells of his service on ships, at the Pentagon, as an advisor to the German Navy, service with the British Royal Engineers, duty assignments at the Navy's Guided Missiles Schools and much more. The reader will discover a Navy career full...
A MISSILE SAILOR. . . Books about the military usually involve combat but there are many military careers that do not include fighting. During the "co...
