In Two Short Weeks We Will Recognize The 67th anniversary of Operation Overlord, D-Day!
by Dick Avery
In the pre-dawn darkness of June 6th, 1944, over 12,000 aircraft and 6,900 ships, ferrying over 13,000 vehicles and 150,000 men converged on the Normandy coastline in northwest France. Allied forces slogged ashore on five separate beaches and included Brits, Canadians, Americans, Free French and Poles. Objective: Establish a beachhead from which the Allies would mount the knock-out punch to put Hitler and the Nazis out of business!
Facing the Allies was the “most professional army of modern times”, the Wehrmacht, commanded by “The Desert Fox”, Field Marshall Erwin Rommel. He knew if his army could not contain the Allies on the beaches, the war for Germany would be, for all intents and purposes, over. The Wehrmacht fought back ferociously; casualties were high on both sides. Overlord was to be one of the bloodiest battles of WWII.
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These men gave new meaning to the words “bravery” and “valor”!
You can relive the action in my book, “A Day in Normandy”. Follow the journey of PFC Harry Calhoun, rifleman, Company A, 116th Regimental Combat Team, 29th Infantry Division. A recent high school graduate from a small town, he enlists in the Army to avoid the draft. You will follow him from Army induction through basic training, the trip to England and finally, early one morning in full combat gear, struggling ashore in the first wave at Omaha Beach (later to become known as “bloody Omaha”).
Find out why these guys were later referred to as “the greatest generation”!
Click here to get a copy of the e-book or go to www.lulu.com and put my name (Dick Avery) in the search box. It’ll take you right to it! If you like it, tell your friends.
A portion of the proceeds from the book will be donated to the terrific WWII Museum in New Orleans.
And, on June 6th, take a moment to reflect on the price that was paid (and is being paid!) for the freedoms we enjoy!
Yoga gear
The Independent (London, England) November 9, 2011 | SAMUEL MUSTON The Ten Best 1. Bobble Water Bottle 12.99, waterbobble.com If you’ve ever puffed your way through a bikram yoga session you’ll know you need lots of water. Quench your thirst with this BPA- free bottle with built-in water filter. this web site bobble water bottle
2. Super Grippy Gloves 7.99, johnlewis.com If you’re travelling light and don’t have room for a mat in your bag, check out these gloves. They have non-slip strips so you can exercise safely wherever you are.
3. Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar 14.99, waterstones.com Iyengar’s 45-year-old classic is still the go-to book for today’s yoga enthusiasts, with pose illustrations, breathing advice and the philosophy of the exercises.
4. Gaiam Block 7.99, johnlewis.com A yoga block is essential for getting into deeper poses without causing strains. This block is wide, lightweight, made from a sturdy foam and has a non-slip base. site bobble water bottle
5. Simply Karma 4.99, play.com Get yourself in the mood with the Simply Karma boxset, which has four CDs of laid-back beats for meditation and slightly more upbeat tunes for bikram or pilates.
6. Plum Relaxation Blanket 19.95, ruthwhiteyoga.com This 2m fleece blanket can be used as a prop to give extra lift when seated, or to keep you warm when meditating. It’s machine washable for those dusty village hall floors.
7. Natural Fitness Bag 18.95, amazon.co.uk This attractive yoga bag is extra large – so fits most mat sizes – has a double-zip opening, an adjustable shoulder strap and is made from planet-friendly hemp.
8. Holistic Silk Scented Mat 148, harveynichols.com If you fancy some luxury while you practise, this mat has a cosy fleece top and faux leather non-slip bottom. Plus, it’s infused with a calming lavender aroma.
9. Manduka Cotton Straps 10, urbanyoga.co.uk Straps are particularly useful for bound poses if you’re not that flexible. This one is 2.5m long, 100 per cent natural cotton and has a super-sturdy buckle.
10. The White Company Driftwood 18, thewhitecompany.com Scented candles get you into relaxation mode. So light this one up and let the bay, samphire and sea salt aromas nudge you towards Nirvana.
SAMUEL MUSTON
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