ACG WebOps (17 February 2007)

Jim H. Moreno | February 17, 2007  | 0 comments  | Print  | E-mail

Welcome to WebOps, Armchair General’s weekly recon of links to military history news, articles, websites, and more. This week: a military history carnival is in the works, Mussolini’s diaries gives us a better understanding of Italy’s former dictator, details on a push to honor World War II Japanese-American veterans, and a slew of Announcements to fill up your calendar. Clicks away!

News

Veteran’s plaza in plans for Fort Thomas - Community Press

FORT THOMAS - Fort Thomas, a city steeped in military history, is planning to honor its veterans with a plaza.The Midway Steering Committee’s Streetscape Master Plan includes a plaza in front of the Fort Thomas campus of the Cincinnati VA Medical Center at the corner of River Road and South Fort Thomas Avenue.

Legacy of the ‘Buffalo Soldiers’ lives on at elementary school - NJ.com

TRENTON –They were slaves who joined the military during the Civil War. For years, they traveled the Western Frontier on horseback, fighting Native Americans, outlaws and Mexican revolutionaries.

Their uncommon strength earned them the nickname of "Buffalo Soldiers," given to them by the Native Americans who admired their fighting ability.

Service honors military historian, photographer Stu Rothman - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Rothman was a photographer and Korean war veteran with two Purple Hearts. He served with the 17th Infantry Regiment and after his service, Rothman became integral in keeping the history of the unit alive. The crowd attending the memorial service at the chapel Saturday consisted of many soldiers and commanders that recently served with the 1-17 at Fort Wainwright.

Articles

Celebrating WWII’s winged women - Monterey County Herald

Women’s History Month is approaching, and it’s a time to celebrate the contributions of extraordinary individuals who overcame incredible odds to accomplish what others thought impossible.

Mussolini ‘diaries’ may solve war riddle - Guardian Unlimited

Alessandra Mussolini, the granddaughter of Italy’s late dictator, has said newly found diaries, allegedly kept by her grandfather before the second world war, show that he took Italy into the conflict only with great reluctance.

Wristwatches of War - Trench Grilles and Hunter Guards - The Watchismo Times

Pocket watches were a pain in the ass to fumble around for during battle, something needed to be done to keep soldiers hands on their guns as well as synchronize combat.

Campaign Fights for Japanese American World War II Vets - New America Media

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