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2011-06-06 Europe

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Posted by Beavis 2011-06-06 07:19|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 To mark today, I recommend two remarkable histories

First, the book Operation Jedburgh, by Colin Beavan. Details at link

http://www.armchairgeneral.com/books-operatrion-jedburgh.htm/2

The information on Operation Jedburgh is only recently coming to light. Their service was crucial in Normandy. The book also provides some insight into the history of the development of the CIA.

Second, for a powerful history of the Army Nurses, see the book And if I Perish, Evelyn Monahan and Rosemary Neidel-Greenlee

Review: http://waronterrornews.typepad.com/home/2010/04/and-if-i-perish-frontline-us-army-nurses-in-world-war-ii.html

This book mostly follows the nurses in the European Theater of Operations, including their service in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and Normandy, in great detail. Speedy Glidewell has become my personal heroine.

Posted by mom 2011-06-06 12:28|| 2011-06-06 12:28|| Front Page Top

#2 I understand the nurses have a rule:
Never, ever cry in front of the boys.

Posted by Richard Aubrey 2011-06-06 17:15|| 2011-06-06 17:15|| Front Page Top

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