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Dear Tom,
I am honored that you thought to ask me. I am old (born 1957) but not old enough to know what caused America to enter the war overhere in Europe. America and Europe are far away and should stay apart always. There was certainly a huge percent of the US population that was isolationist (including heroes like Charles Lindbergh) and wanted no part of someone else's war. Too many US boys had been lost in the first war and in 1939 Europe had erupted once more. No one outside of Germany even guessed how bad the Nazis were about to really be. Since it was the attack at Pearl Harbor that pushed the US over the edge, I would suggest the book "At Dawn We Slept" by Gordon William Prange. It is very well researched and has a very complete bibliography which could help locate other sources. The US was already in an undeclared war with the German Navy and had lost the destroyer "USS Reuben James" on 31 Oct 1941 to a U-Boat with the loss of 100 sailors. The US Marine 1st Division was "protecting" the Danish territory of Iceland since 1 July 1941 in order to prevent a U-Boat base being established there. Looking back from 2003, it is hard to see why no one expected an attack from the Empire of Japan once her oil exports were cut off in August 1941. But the short answer to your question would have to be the dishonorable, sneak attack on the US at Pearl Harbor. Next, Hitler foolishly honored his treaty with Japan and declared war on the US. This gave F.D.R. the excuse he had been looking for in order to have Congress declare war on Germany as well as Japan. It is interesting to note that while it was Japan who attacked first, it was Germany which was thought to be the greater threat and needed to crushed first. Hitler must have thought that Japan would return the favor and help him out when he attacked the USSR. He somehow must not have known about the Japanese defeats at the hands of the Soviets in 1938 and 1939 in Mongolia. Maybe because neither the Japanese nor the Soviets ever talked about it. But on 13 April 1941 a neutrality pact was signed between the Empire of Japan and the Soviet Union, which remained in effect until the Soviets denounced it on 29 April 1945. He must have known about that.

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NICK COYLE - UK Cheshire.

I am trying to find out any information about a disused WW11 RAF base in Bodorgan on the isle of Anglesey.

Sylvia Lister - West Cumbria, England .

I am researching James Weir who was a Canadian serving in RCAF/RAF in WW11. He was in PEMBROKE DOCK South Wales UK in 1944. My story is on www.project-roots.com/weirj.html although his ID is wrong and I have only guessed at the squadrons. I have learned that in WW11 a lot of crews were international so he may have flown with RAAF/USAF.He is/was very tall with a fair complexion. Any information would be very warmly welcomed. Many thanks for this opportunity. Sylvia Lister

William Gallant - Attleboro, Mass USA.

I am looking to find out who all our allies were in WWII for USA and how many troops they supplied.

Todd Hazelmyer - Minneapolis, MN USA .

I am looking for the number of French Casualties in WWII. I am thinking it was quite high, but have some doubt. Any help, links would be appreciated.

Brian Harrison - Spokane, WA. U.S.A.

I am curious, though I may seem naive, as to the exact or near-exact date the U.S. Selective Service draft was issued in America. Any information regarding this and standard issue armaments in the U.S. Infantry would be greatly appreciated. Please email any replies or questions to me at senorboot@yahoo.com. Thanks again for your vast knowledges in the pursuit of history.

Sincerely,
Brian Harrison

Woodrow W. Miller - St. Albans, WV/USA.

My father served in the 198th Anti-Aircraft C-Battery 1944, on Middleburg Island Fighter Air Strip. I'm looking for anyone that can help with anytype of information, photo's or text on this.

Thank You, Mark Miller a proud son of a WWII Vet.

wvmiller304@charter.net

Chiz - SUNDERLAND, ENLAND.

My father Alexander Chisholm was in the airbourne division in operation market garden where he was subsequently shot and wounded and became a prisoner of war. In his later years he would revisit Arnham on a yearly basis. He told me it was to bury his ghosts. He was treat very well and often stayed with the same family out there. Unfortunately he died ten years ago and although i now have three children he only lived to see two of them. I would like to tell them more about the father i was very proud of and about the history of the battle. If i am lucky enough to here from any veterans or from the family and people of Arnham iwould be very greatfull.

Earl D Bronner - Cathlamet, Wa. USA.

My dad Earl D Bronner served with the 24th. Inf. Divison in WW11, Do thay have a Veterans Association Web Site? Or does anyone no where i can get history on the 24th. during WW11? I no he was at Latee, Luzon, Philipno Liberation,and was sent to Korea for police action! If anyone has info, you can contact me at bronncg@direcpc.com

Thanks
Earl D Bronner Jr

Glenn Little - Kankakee, USA.

Recently my father-in-law passed away. He was in Co.K, 152nd regiment, 38th division. He served in the Philippines and in the Asia theater. We would like any information regarding what campaigns or battles his unit served in. We are missing some battle stars, unit patch, and other military records. Do you know of any links or sites that we can go to in order to gather more information? Thank-you.

Bill Wasson - Martinsburg, USA.

I am looking for any information on my father George William Wasson JR (they may have called him "Buddy"). He served during WWII with the 17th Airborne Division, 681st Glider Field Artillery Battalion. He never talked about it much so any information on him or the Battalion would greatly be appreciated.

Herb Christensen - Elk Horn,IA USA.

My father Arnold Christensen served with the 3802 Quartermaster Truck Company which was made from the 476th Quartermaster Truck Regiment just prior to leaving the Desert Training Center for ETO on 29 Dec 1943. They landed on Omaha Beach D + 6 and served with the XX Corps through the Bulge and liberation of Dachau. They were garrisoned in Gauting Germany HQ Tutzing Germany. He drove Gen Patton from his residence in Starnberg into Munich several times. Please email me with any information about this unit. I believe they left CA with the 4th Armored and went over with them as all the dates match including landing in Normandy.

freda(pressnell) halcomb - toledo ohio, usa.

I am trying to find any info on my father paul pressnell he was in china From 1943 to 1945 his unit was The 26th ftr sq 5th ftr gp.CACW..Does anyone know About this Unit. we think he was in second wave of the the Flying Tiger's. any info would be appreciated,His M.O.S. was ap& Eng.mech.747 His Diccharge say's that his Unit was Demobilized at the :covn of Gov. RR-1 demobilization ar 615-365 15 Dec 44. any information on this unit will help in my Search for info on this Unit. you may Reach me at : dfhalcomb@buckeye-express.com Thank you in Advance
Freda(Pressnell) Halcomb

Branimir Pe¹ut - 35000 Sl. Brod Croatia.

I would like to find out more about my late fathers whereabouts during the WWII while he was a German soldier. My Father served as anti aircraft gunner somwhere in west Germany in the period between 1943- 1945. His name is MIrko Pesut. He was born in Brodski Stupnik in 1925 in Croatia/Yugoslavia. The first training centre he was allocated to was Wiener Neusadt. His unit comprised Croatian fellows.He was taken prisoner at Hamburg by the British forces and he stayed in their POW camp and was released in August 1945. What I would like to know is to find out more about his unit and posibble survivors his former commerads. My father died in 1987.All I know is that he spent his millitary service in West Germany at various locations as 8,8cm FLAK soldier. If anybody can provide some information, as to who to turn to or if someby knows anything about his unit I would be very glad.

Richard H. Goms Jr. - Salt Lake City, UT USA.

I have in my possession an autographed first edition of the book "I Solemly Swear", written by my cousin, Sgt. Robert Morris Brown (1912 - 1998), in 1957. It is the true story of his experiences as a Japanese POW. Captured on Correigidor, he is a survivor of the Oryoku Maru. The book was not widely circulated at the time and is now almost impossible to find. It tells a story that needs to be told. He goes into great detail about both Japanese and American attrocities in the camps and on the prison ships, including black-marketeering, treason, vampirism, and cannibalism. He tells the names and ultimate fate of many of the men who were with him, which may or may not be known. Before his death, I asked him if he belonged to any POW organizations, but he replied that he "was not a joiner."

I have made it into an eBook. It is available for $12.00. If anyone is interested in purchasing one, send me an email at ramarketing2000@yahoo.com.

Sincerely,

Richard H. Goms Jr.
320 Gordon lane, #E11
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 904-3201

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