Monthly Archives: June 2020

An Inspiration to WWII Troops

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Karen Evans

British Singer and Songwriter Vera Lynn An inspiration who brought hope, happiness, and thoughts of home, if only briefly, to those who needed it most. Early Years Vera Welch was born on 20 March 1917 in East Ham, London.  Neither … Continue reading →

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When Needed Most

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Karen Evans

  A Staggering Scale At 10:00 pm on 5 June 1944, Allied troops began departing from British shores on the English Channel in launching a successful invasion of German-occupied western Europe.  Five assault groups set sail under darkness in an … Continue reading →

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