A smart, crisply written book by Peter Mills and Cara Reichel links a sequence of superb musical numbers, recounting in the best musical-theater tradition the little-known story of the U.S. Army's WWI female telephone switchboard operators.
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Honoring Those Who Have Served on Veterans Day
This Veterans Day we mark the 100th anniversary of the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month of 1918 – the time when an armistice was signed with Germany to end World War I.
Read More »Veterans Day and Everyday – Let’s Make Sure to Honor Our Vets
Veterans deserve respect and the eternal gratitude of a nation that owes everything to them.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Crowns in Conflict: The Triumph and Tragedy of European Monarchy 1910-1918’ by Theo Aronson
Royal biographer provides interesting perspective on World War I through biographic approach using European monarchs
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914’ is a Moving, Musical Memory Piece
This affecting musical tribute to the soldiers of World War I provides a welcome message of peace just in time for the holidays.
Read More »Veteran’s Day Honors Those Who Served – Brings Back Memories of Those Passed On
If you do have an opportunity to meet a veteran today, don’t forget to extend your hand and say, “Thank you.” It’s the least any of us can do.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘The World Wars’
'The World Wars' mini-series has just been released to Blu-ray, and offers a unique and compelling look at the events of 1914 to 1945.
Read More »DVD Review: The War Zone – Centennial Anniversary Series: The First World War
The War Zone: Centennial Anniversary Series - The First World War: The War To End All Wars presents an Anglo-centric view of World War I.
Read More »Veteran’s Day – Remembering Why We Celebrate November 11, 1918
Brave men and women volunteer, go forward against all odds, and do what most people would not be able or willing to do. They are like those firefighters on 9-11 who went up while everyone else came down.
Read More »UN Food Agency Aided World War I Reconstruction in Syria
WFP got its start helping Syria rebuild from World War I and is aiding many victims of conflict there today.
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