December 7th
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December 7th - "A day that will live in infamy". It propelled the isolationist United States, kicking and screaming, into World War II.
The 3,000 killed at Pearl Harbor was just the tip of the spear that was followed by thousands of deaths given in aid of the country.
The country was driven overnight to a wartime way of life and everything was dedicated to winning the war.
The women sang, "Their Either too Young or Too Old" as every man that was fit, joined the service. It caused this sixteen year old kid to join the Navy, - just to kill Japs.
People at home went without. Gasoline was restricted to five gallons a month. This is with cars that only gave 10 miles to a gallon. Meat, Coffee, Butter, Eggs and even Cigarettes would require a ration stamp, providing these items were available.
It was a terrible day and something I hope is not repeated. But it should be remembered.
Just in case we forget.
The 3,000 killed at Pearl Harbor was just the tip of the spear that was followed by thousands of deaths given in aid of the country.
The country was driven overnight to a wartime way of life and everything was dedicated to winning the war.
The women sang, "Their Either too Young or Too Old" as every man that was fit, joined the service. It caused this sixteen year old kid to join the Navy, - just to kill Japs.
People at home went without. Gasoline was restricted to five gallons a month. This is with cars that only gave 10 miles to a gallon. Meat, Coffee, Butter, Eggs and even Cigarettes would require a ration stamp, providing these items were available.
It was a terrible day and something I hope is not repeated. But it should be remembered.
Just in case we forget.
Blackbird686
Charter Member
We have a 'Pearl Harbour' memorial service in Victoria, started and carried through by the RAAF Association.
I doubt Australia will forget.
I have to hand it to the Aussies, they have been by our side all along.
Cheers Australia!:ernae:
BB686:USA-flag:
PilatusTurbo
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Beautiful, Helldiver. I love how you put it in a way that even I can really get a small feeling of what life in the early '40's may have been like.
Agreed, the Aussies are always welcome by me. They've been there with us in many conflicts, and I really consider them our Sister Nation. They, too, come from those Brits. :d :friday: :ernae:
Agreed, the Aussies are always welcome by me. They've been there with us in many conflicts, and I really consider them our Sister Nation. They, too, come from those Brits. :d :friday: :ernae:
Bushpounder
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The Aussies are a tough bunch. Do some research on Gallipoli. While their efforts did not result in a military win, what they did give made them true winners. :ernae:
Don
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