Coastwatchers

by Denise FrisinoCoastwatchers, Pacific Theatre, World War IIPosted on No Comments

Coastwatchers The Small Band of Men Who Saved Thousands of Allied Troops In Bellingham, Washington as soon as WWII broke out, tall towers were erected close to the Canadian border. Teenagers equipped with their sleeping bags and supplies would rotate assignments, some spending the night, to listen and watch for any incoming aircraft then immediately …

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Battle of the Bismarck Sea

by Denise FrisinoAir Force, Armed Forces, Army, Battle of the Bismarck Sea, Marines, Navy, Pacific Theatre, World War IIPosted on One Comment

On February 19, 1942, when the Japanese Empire first attacked Darwin, Australia, killing 200 people, the necessity to keep shipping lanes open between the U.S. and our ally, Australia, became critical. This battle to maintain control of the South West Pacific waterways would spread across many islands and years. Three American GI’s lie dead on …

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