[Homer_J_Simpson]

Free Republic University, Department of History presents World War II Plus 70 Years: Seminar and Discussion Forum
First session: September 1, 2009. Last date to add: September 2, 2015.
Reading assignment: New York Times articles and the occasional radio broadcast delivered daily to students on the 70th anniversary of original publication date. (Previously posted articles can be found by searching on keyword “realtime” Or view Homer’s posting history .)
To add this class to or drop it from your schedule notify Admissions and Records (Attn: Homer_J_Simpson) by freepmail. Those on the Realtime +/- 70 Years ping list are automatically enrolled. Course description, prerequisites and tuition information is available at the bottom of Homer’s profile. Also visit our general discussion thread.

[Homer_J_Simpson]

Selections from West Point Atlas for the Second World War
Anzio-Cassino Area, 1943: Attempts to Cross Rapido and Garigliano Rivers, 17-20 January 1944. Anzio Landing, 22 January 1944. German Counterattack at Anzio, 16-19 February 1944
Anzio-Cassino Area, 1943: Situation 18 May 1944 and Advance in Operation Diadem, 11-18 May. Anzio Breakout, 23-25 May and Turn to Rome, 25-30 May
The Western Pacific, New Guinea and the Philippine Islands: Allied Advances to the Marianas, Biak and Noemfoor, 22 April-24 July 1944, and Japanese Kon and “A” Go Operations 30 May-19 June 1944
China, 1941: Operation Ichigo, April-December 1944 and Situation 31 December

[Mikey_1962]

Jacques Mornard the killer of Trotsky was actually Jaime Ramón Mercader del Río a Spanish Communist.

He went to Cuba after his release in 1960. Eventually he went to the USSR.

[centurion316]

The stage is now set for active combat by both my father and father in law, who up until now have been busy in preparation. With the landings at Wadke, the 6th Infantry Division is preparing to embark from Milne Bay, New Guinea and come ashore in the Wadke area. My father, commanding F Company, 63d Infantry Regiment will soon see his first combat action. My father in law is currently in England as the pilot of a lead crew in the 493d Bomb Group preparing to become operational. Both units will first see action on 6 June, but I doubt that the New York Times will take note of either given the events of the day.

[fso301]

Hmm? Anyone know anything about that secret bomber the B-29 that is mentioned on p6?

[InMemoriam]

The Queen and Princess Elizabeth talk to paratroopers getting ready for D-Day. Picture taken May 19, 1944.