Category Archives: war stories

War Stories

Posted on August 16, 2008 by moonbridgebooks

August marks the anniversary of the end of WWII. Our greatest generation is leaving us, so be sure to gather any survivors in your family, military or civilian, and hug them and listen to their stories. Each of those remaining … Continue reading →

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WWII Diary of Hideki Tojo

Posted on August 13, 2008 by moonbridgebooks

Excerpts of notes written by General Hideki Tojo, Prime Minister of Japan for several years during WWII, were released by the National Archives of Japan and published in newspapers Tuesday. The private musings of the General – memos on postcard … Continue reading →

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Internment Camp Experience

Posted on February 15, 2008 by moonbridgebooks

Last weekend I had the privilege of hearing an 88-year-old Japanese-American woman tell of her experiences in internment camps during WWII. For this university program, we first watched the movie American Pastime, set in the Topaz War Relocation Center in … Continue reading →

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