The Last Tight Mountain Turn
by Bill Beigel
The jeep sped around the last of the tight mountain turns, and soon was making great time along the road that crossed the alluvial fan at the base of Monte della Torraccia. He’d probably be back in time for dinner in the mess tent. He looked forward to some good strong black coffee.
Everything looked the same to Staff Sergeant Keyes as he passed the Brazilian field artillery battalion and the Canadian aid station.
He slowed down the vehicle to make the final turn...
Simmons’ Creek
by Bill Beigel
Walking the beach at dawn is a habit. There are many places where I can find a crescent ring of tiny shells.
The shells are embedded and enmeshed in a tangled mass of sea grass and feathers and dark, coarse sand. They are nearly hidden. But when the sun is just right, the shells shine out to me. I have picked up many handfuls, but usually end up tossing them back into the ocean. I enjoy the small splash they cause, and the ripples that tickle the surface for a few...
Five From the 464th Bomb Group
The 15th Army Air Force, based in...Wee Willie and the photo that started it all
Above is B-17 “Wee Willie”...Debut for Debach
It was the very first combat mission...From Panatella to Ploesti
The 15th Army Air Force, based in...Honoring Lt. George H. Cannon, USMC, on Medal of Honor Day
On December 7, 1941, 1st LT George H....Six B-24s From Baker Box Downed
The men – the boys, really...
Tomas Garza’s Daughter – “Now I Don’t Feel Empty”
Like most children of World War II...“Fresno Marine Dies in Action in Pacific War” – Fresno Bee, Oct 21, 1944
Private First Class Huston R. Fannon,...“Fresno Officer Dies in Action on German Front,” Fresno Bee, April 3, 1945
This article is part of a series...The Pheley Brothers of Fresno, California
This article is part of a series...“Fresno Soldier is Killed in French Fighting,” Fresno Bee, September 26,1944
This article is part of a series...“Army Names Base After Ex-Fresnan,” Fresno Bee, March 19, 1948
This article is part of a series...
Women in WWII: Cornelia Clark Fort
Interesting....very hard to know the 'who hit who'.....Fort had enough flying time to be a instructor, I know nothing about the other pilot. If Pastor Jeff had information on her being talked into a situation, I would love to know if reliable. Regardless, so many losses in so many ways.... My take is the WAFS/WASPS deserve a bit more of history's 'time in the books'. Many thanks for the commentary, StarrFrom Panatella to Ploesti
I’m looking for information on My Great great GRANDFATHER WAS ON A B-24 LIBERATOR CALLED: Diamond liIncoming Message: Classified, Ruth-less
I would like to communicate with you privately regarding a member of this flight crew. Please contact me via email so that I may explain my interest.From Panatella to Ploesti
Bill, I would also be interested in any information on Never A Dull Moment. My uncle's father flew on it and survived the war. His name was Preston Angleberger.The Harry Truman Edition – Research Tour Travelog
Could you please send me any information that you might have on 1st Lt. Paul Updyke. He was my Uncle.Tomas Garza’s Daughter – “Now I Don’t Feel Empty”
Hi, Jim. Thank you - I appreciate the kind words very much. Hope you're doing well and it's nice to hear from you. Best, Bill.
Bill’s WWII Almanac
