The Stock Market crashed Banks locked their doors Those with investments and deposits lost everything How did people cope with the ravages of The Great Depression? Read stories of typical individuals and families who survived the times and what it cost for our nation to recover. What caused this terrible era in America's history? Read about the decades previous to 1929 and what was happening to usher in such economic chaos.
The Stock Market crashed Banks locked their doors Those with investments and deposits lost everything How did people cope with the ravages of The G...
This is the story of the fighting men of the Engineer Special Brigades during World War II. Read also of the author's military experiences after the war while participating in the occupation and rebuilding of Europe. Included are entertaining true stories of military life of the times. The Third Engineer Special Brigade was formed in August, 1942, at Camp Edwards, Massachusetts. Men were selected for this amphibious brigade who had special skills such as boaters and yachtsmen, fishermen, mechanics and even country boys who had worked with engines back on the farm. The itinerary of their...
This is the story of the fighting men of the Engineer Special Brigades during World War II. Read also of the author's military experiences after the w...
A soldier serving his country far from home, placed great value on communications from friends and family. He was busy with his military duties but the letters he recieved indicating that people were thinking of him and caring about him were part of what made him know his efforts and risks were all worth it. While surrounded by hostility and violence, a message from someone bearing news of home, along with good wishes and prayers for his continued safety were treasures. In this book the author shares his archive of letters which were written to him while he was serving overseas during World...
A soldier serving his country far from home, placed great value on communications from friends and family. He was busy with his military duties but th...