Tag: History

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My next project was going to be a sci-fi story about trees (now on temporary hold), however, after careful consideration, I decided to compile all the personal WWII veteran’s stories shared with me over a 15-year period.

While these memoirs exist on my website, I’d like to present them in book form for their families, friends and other interested readers. I know “my boys” (as I lovingly called them), would be thrilled.

The book’s main focus will regard combat engineers in the ETO (my dad was one). Along with the individual histories, will be vignettes about the second world war in Europe, tying everything together.

I’m excited and can’t wait to get started.

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However, devious and self-centered behavior wasn’t limited to Henry VIII, but was well-played throughout history. But as witnessed in this ‘short’ regarding The Dark Secrets of Farleigh Hungerford Castle: A Taste of the Dead, disgusting conduct can be found anywhere and only goes to show that people will and can do ANYTHING. However, this one truly blew my mind, so I hope you have a strong stomach!

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Imagine soldiers not only going through the horrors of everyday warfare but then stumbling upon concentration camps near or at the end of the war. Just when you thought you’d seen it all, then this unfolds before your very eyes. Who would do this to fellow human beings? Who would incarcerate citizens, torture, starve, gas and work millions of people to death, “just because”…

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After watching this video, I exclaimed, “Oh wow, how did I never know this?” So, I decided to share it with my viewers, and also add some interesting facts and other videos about the beautiful city of Venice. How Was …

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(the above video is the intro to my documentary, No Bridge Too Far) Many years have passed since I began, writing, directing, producing, and narrating the documentary, No Bridge Too Far, dedicated to my father a 540th Combat Engineer in …

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