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1775:
British troops capture Ethan Allen, the hero of Ticonderoga, when he and a handful of Americans try to invade Canada
1846: American General Zachary Taylors forces capture Monterey, Mexico. 1914: The Battle of Albert is begun by the Germans to prevent their encirclement. 1914: The Russians are driven across the Niemen, which they proceed to defend. 1915: An allied offensive is launched in France against the German Army. 1915: Germans attacking Dvinsk from the south are driven back with severe losses. 1915: Russian Fleet bombards enemy positions on Gulf of Riga; silencing the enemy batteries. 1916: Bulgarian forces attack the French beyond Armenohov. 1917: Russian detachments attack Turks successfully near Ortobo (Bitlis). 1917: German troops penetrate between Tower Hamlets ridge and Polygon Wood. |
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My friends and neighbors at my friendly, local draft board.
The lay off notice from Ford, my age of 18, the year 1965, escalations going on in SE Asia, the card in my wallet that said "1-A," made the choice elementary. It was either enlist or go to the Infantry.
I ran out of money for college so rather than be drafted I joined to get a job I could do on the outside: X-ray.
Born in 1947 I was 18 in 1965 when they started drafting 18 year olds. It was my turn to serve just like my Dad, Granddad and great grandDAD
My self, I became an armour man. Now serving on my soon nine year, and maybe signing up for a new six years.
duty
Packo
Keith
The whole ambience of the WW2 period activated me and most of my classmates to join the military.
...It was just the right thing to do as a person for the Nation...
Most influenced by a long family history.
I have always been a fan/student of military history and have been intrigued by the battles and personalities in wars past. I suppose when it was my turn I naturally went the way of those before me. My father fought in WW2 and my grandfather in WW1. I guess I wanted to do my part to serve my country in some way. I was in the US Army for 8 years after high school (although my Dad wanted me to go Air Force) and I'm glad for the experience, though I never fought in a war. I came close by being called up for Grenada and Panama, but my units never left.
Me too.
I must admit, honestly, that "Uncle Sugar" ORDERED me to report. No choice in the matter. Ha! Like the guy once said, "I wouldn't take a million dollars for my experience, but I wouldn't give you a nickle to do it again."
The Patroits of World War 2
me too
would do it all again.
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